The passage below contains testimony from the commander of auschwitz, given at a war crimes trial in 1946. dr. kaufmann: is it furthermore true that eichmann stated to you that in auschwitz a total sum of more than 2 million jews had been destroyed? höss: yes. dr. kaufmann: did you yourself ever feel pity with the victims, thinking of your own family and children? höss: yes. dr. kaufmann: how was it possible for you to carry out these actions in spite of this? höss: in view of all these doubts which i had, the only one and decisive argument was the strict order and the reason given for it by the reichsführer himmler. how did rudolf höss defend his actions to the court?

How would you describe the norman conquest in 1066 ce? 1) the british usurping power over the normans 2) the germanic tribes conquering the normans 3) the nordic tribes coming down and taking over what is now known as england. 4)the war between the jutes and the anglo-saxons.

Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the body and is essential to good health. magnesium is needed for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body. it maintain normal muscle and nerve function, keep bones strong, keep one’s heart rhythm steady, and supports a healthy immune system. magnesium also regulate blood sugar levels, promotes normal blood pressure, and may play a role in energy metabolism and protein synthesis. doctors and scientists are trying to determine whether magnesium may play a role in preventing and managing disorders such as hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. which is the main idea of this paragraph? a. the role of magnesium in human nutrition is being studied intensely. b. magnesium may be related to the body’s metabolism and other healthy functions. c. magnesium appears to contribute to hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. d. magnesium and a healthy immune system are separate diseases.

Choose one group member who participated in your discussion. in 100-150 words, evaluate the effectiveness of their main argument and supporting evidence. using your notes, explain whether or not their claims were developed well, what evidence they used to support their claim, and how well they responded to the prompt. is there anything they could have done to be more effective? if so, what was it?