Since September 11, 2001, intense debate has divided the U. S. surrounding national security. Government actions such as the Patriot Act and the torture of enemy combatants have ignited debates about which of the following topics? a) U. S. relationships with allies prior to the events of September 11, 2001

b) the ability of terrorists to monitor communications of American citizens

c) the media's role in national security policies

d) the balance between national security and protecting our rights and privacy​

When early settlers began to move north, they moved north of the 49th parallel. puget sound. seattle. the columbia river.

The california gold rush: actually had only a small impact on california’s population because its rich farmlands already attracted thousands of new settlers each year. attracted almost equal numbers of men and women. resulted in laws that discriminated against “foreign miners.” made considerable wealth for average miners because gold mining demanded no real investment of capital. hurt the development of san francisco because gold discoveries shifted interest to areas outside of town.

What is one way the spanish war of independence encouraged those in the colonies to seek new political and economic rights? colonies took advantage of spain’s weakened ability to prevent rebellion. the disruptions caused by the war encouraged colonial merchants to seek markets in the pacific. the exposure to french ideas through the war convinced many in spain to provide these liberties to the colonies. the war with france made spain tighten their political and economic hold on the colonies in desperation.