Prompt
review the texts linked below to learn more about perspectives on the relationship between the past and the present.

the last americans: environmental collapse and the end of civilization

remaining awake through a great revolution

then write 1-2 paragraphs in response to the following questions:

which (if any) of the perspectives in the provided texts rings most true for you? why?
do you believe that history repeats itself? why or why not?
what historical reference point(s) would you use to describe the state of the world today? why?

How did the enlightenment change attitudes about existing political systems

The congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises, to pay the debts and provide for the common defence and general welfare of the united states . .; to borrow money on the credit of the united states; to regulate commerce with foreign nations, and among the several states, and with the indian tribes. —constitution of the united states, article i, section 8 which of these are expressed powers granted by this part of article i, section 8? check all that apply. lay and collect taxes and duties pay debts regulate american indian groups regulate commerce within states borrow money regulate commerce with foreign nations

Which of these choices is part of jesus's teachings? a).all are equal before god. b).people should know their place in society. c).only the upper classes can hope to be saved. d).if someone hits you, you have the right to hit them back.