How do you think American readers felt when reading this article? a.
ready to go to war
c.
fascinated by the new weapon
b.
impressed by the French
d.
frightened by the Germans

What impact did improvements in farming technology near the end of the nineteenth century have on the american economy? a. more energy was needed to power equipment, creating the renewable energy industry. b. less labor was necessary on farms, leading workers to pursue other jobs. c. less money was invested in farming as many locally owned farms went bankrupt. d. more demand for agricultural products reduced the price of food and animal products.

Banks offer services such as checking and savings accounts. what do banks do with most of the money they receive in deposits from customers? a) they loan it out to other customers. b) they spend it on new banks in other places. c) they keep it in a locked, secured vault in the bank. d) they send it to the federal reserve in washington, d.c.

Karin bought illegal firearms at a gun show. at her trial, she alleged that she had committed this crime because her boyfriend had threatened to harm her and her two daughters if she did not. her lawyer asked the judge to instruct the jury that the prosecution had an obligation to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that karin had acted freely. instead, the judge told the jury that karin had the burden of proving duress by a preponderance of the evidence. who is correct?