The colonists did not want this war to continue and sent a petition to King George as well as writing what we now know as the "Declaration of Independence." You
will learn about a document called "Common Sense," by Thomas Paine. It
convinced many that were still "loyal" to King George to join the Patriots' cause
and "wise up" to whom the Loyalists really were.

Match these milestones in communication history with their correct dates. 1. telegraph 2. telephone 3. radio 4. computer 5. television 6. computer networking 7. internet

"i know there may have been concerns that it may be too vague or too costly, or may lead endlessly to litigation. but i want to reassure you right now that my administration and the united states congress have carefully crafted this act. we've all been determined to ensure that it gives flexibility, particularly in terms of the timetable of implementation, and we've been committed to containing the costs that may be incurred. let the shameful wall of exclusion finally come tumbling down." president george h.w. bush, july 26, 1990 the act president bush speaks of was enacted to guarantee equal rights to people of all races. people of all sexes. eliminate people who are homeless. people with disabilities.

97 points what types of changes have been made in the united states to protect people from earthquakes? a. communities are no longer located along fault lines. b. building codes ensure that structures can withstand shaking. c. warnings go off when an earthquake is expected, and people evacuate the area. d. barriers have been built to prevent flooding by a tsunami.