Read the paragraph. Then answer the questions. After the American Revolution, the Continental Congress established a national currency based
on the dollar in 1785. The first American coins were minted in 1793. These copper cents were
produced by hand. Nearly seventy years later, the U. S. government began to issue paper money
for the first time in 1861. Since then, the appearance of American coins and bills has changed. For
example, today's paper money in the United States has a new design every seven to ten years.
This question has two parts. Answer Part A. Then answer Part B.
Part A
What is the meaning of the word CURRENCY as it is used in the paragraph? * 5
(7 points)
A goods used in trade
B an idea accepted by many people
C something that is up-to-date
D the money used in a country

Read the excerpt from act iii of the importance of being earnest. jack. [in a pathetic voice.] miss prism, more is restored to you than this hand-bag. i was the baby you placed in it. miss prism. [amazed.] you? jack. [embracing her.] yes . . mother! miss prism. [recoiling in indignant astonishment.] mr. worthing! i am unmarried! jack. unmarried! i do not deny that is a serious blow. but after all, who has the right to cast a stone against one who has suffered? cannot repentance wipe out an act of folly? why should there be one law for men, and another for women? mother, i forgive you. [tries to embrace her again.] what is the best conclusion that can be drawn about jack, based on his words and actions in this excerpt? he has a tendency to be rude. he is inclined to show his emotions. he has a tendency to be gullible. he is inclined to be unresponsive.

Asentence teacher gives the following speech. prepare a brief speech to accompany your science project. the speech will be presented to a faculty panel selected as judges. include a summary of your hypothesis, methods, and results. provide an explanation of any pictures or charts one of your poster. also share any complications you encountered during the science fair process. who is the intended audience for the teachers speech? a. young students. b. peers at the science fair. c. teacher evaluators. d. science professionals

Choose the option that includes the main claim in “the american promise”