In this lesson, we learned how a scheme by several businessmen to control the copper market affected the entire U. S. economy. Use the ideas presented in the lesson to respond to the following scenario:

A large factory that employs many workers in a town is going out of business. This factory closure will affect workers and their families. Write a short paragraph showing how it would also affect other businesses in the town.

In what ways did president richard nixon send mixed messages regarding civil rights? a. he placed southerners on federal courts and increased busing. b. he supported segregation as well as affirmative action. c. he criticized school busing but initiated affirmative action. d. he increased school busing but vetoed affirmative action.

The french revolution began less than two decades after the american revolution. in many ways, the american experience was an inspiration for the citizens of france. but the people of the two countries had different situations and had different concerns, which influenced the way each revolution began, progressed, and ended. in this assignment you will write an essay that compares and contrasts the two revolutions. in your essay, include information on the economic, political, or social conditions that were present; events that took place as each revolution progressed; and the final outcome of each. did the people achieve their original goals? did their goals change? were they satisfied with the outcome or did conditions worsen? to begin, consider the characteristics of each country, such as the following: • the status of ordinary citizens before the revolution • the type of government in place • the ability of the citizens to participate in their governance • the people who stepped forward as leaders • the taxes, laws, or social structure in place at the time • the outcome of the revolution compared to its original goals

How did the magna carta affect the power of the english king? a) it closely linked the king's power to the power of the nobles. b) it weakened the king's power. c) it strengthened the king's power. d) it had no effect on the king's power.