Why was thomas paine's essay common sense significant to american independence?
a.
the ideas in the essay inspired the continental congress to present king george iii with the olive branch petition,
b.
the essay divided the patriots into those who wanted a break from britain and those who wanted reconciliation.
c.
the ideas in the essay inspired thomas jefferson while he was drafting the declaration of independence.
d.
the essay spurred colonists to take a stand, demand independence, and establish their own government.

Which of the following events did not occur as a result of china’s open-door policy? a. trade between japan and china was encouraged. b. all countries were given equal access to chinese ports. c. foreign influence in china increased. d. the influence of the communist party weakened.

In the von thunen model of agricultural land use, what is produced closest to the city epicenter? a. dairy, vegetables, and fruits b. field crops, such as corn and wheat c. beef and other animal products d. wood and lumber

Study guide for unit 2 ~ lesson 3 ,4, & 5 test, thursday, january 24th lesson 3 vocabulary erosion - deposition - landform- weathering- short answers 1. how do volcanic islands form? 2.why is deposition likely to occur outside a river bend? 3. in what conditions does soil form fastest? 4. which 2 earth’s systems interact to form a coral island? 5. a beach growing in size is most likely the result of 6. which type of islands are formed when a chunk of land breaks off from a larger landmass? long answers explain how plants can grow in small cracks of rock that do not appear to contain soil. lesson 4 vocabulary pollution - toxic - short answers 1. most farmers pollute soil by purposefully adding 2. what is the benefit of contour plowing? . 3. using nuclear power to produce electricity can cause water pollution by 4. why do scientists predict humans will run out of fossil fuels someday? 5.farmer spray crops with fertilizer and weed killer to the crops grow. how might this affect the hydrosphere? list two different ways you use fossil fuels. 1- 2- what are two other energy sources scientists and engineers are researching? 1- 2- lesson 5 vocabulary decompose- recycling - short answers 1. which of earth’s systems do you interact with when you wash your hands? 2. which of earth’s systems is polluted by exhaust gases from buses pollute? 3. why is it important to dispose of electronic devices properly? 4. where do people interact with all four of earth’s systems?