Portugal based its claim to brazil on the fact that a. its settlers had overtaken the people of brazil. b. it had more colonists there than any other european country. c. portuguese explorer pedro alvarez cabral had landed there in 1500. d. they had established a trading base there.

"if i have seen farther than others," said newton, "it is because i have stood on the shoulders of giants." who were the giants to whom newton was referring? could this be said of any scientific accomplishment? explain.

Forty years later, the fall of saigon remains a pivotal and emotional event to many. you will now conduct research to find two find two different representations of this historical event. first, you will find an image connected to the fall of saigon. then, you will find a second source of your choosing that represents the same topic

3. describe a situation in which a government has a great deal of power but does not have political authority. then explain whether you think the rule of law would likely be respected under such a government.