2. In Unit Five, we discussed the communal importance of myths and legends and noted how they unite cultures. In what way do the gnome

houses in the film serve the same purpose?

You are serving on a jury. a plaintiff is suing the city for injuries sustained after falling down an uncovered manhole. in the trial, doctors testified that it will be 5 years before the plaintiff is able to return to work. the jury has already decided in favor of the plaintiff, and has decided to grant the plaintiff an award to cover the following items: a. recovery of 2 years of back-pay ($34,000 for two years ago, and $36,000 for last year, which ends today). assume that it is december 31 and that all salary is received at year end. this recovery should include the time value of money. b. the present value of 5 years of future salary. assume that the plaintiff's salary would increase at a rate of 3 percent per year. c. $100,000 for pain and suffering. d. $20,000 for court costs. assume an interest rate of 7 percent. what should be the size of the settlement?

How important is it to have a powerful army and navy? give two reasons for your answer

All of the following statements point out negative aspects of the gilded age except: a. politicians gave government jobs to political supporters. b. political bosses cheated large cities out of millions of dollars. c. industrialists bribed members of congress to ensure favorable votes. d. in 1903, wisconsin became the first state to hold primary elections.