In the 1800s, farmers would use oxen to pull a plow made of wood and metal. This process helped farmers loosen the soil to allow moisture to reach the roots of their crops. Give two specific examples of what farmers could do differently when plowing their fields if they were able to use electrical energy.

Using reputable online news sources, find an article about a current event that has happened within the last 12 months that deals with any of the ideas that came about during the enlightenment. for example, you might choose an event that involves freedom of speech, religious tolerance, or the right to vote. alternately, you can choose an event where these values or ideas are absent and would make a tremendous difference if they were present. once you have chosen an event, answer the following questions: what website did you use for your research? what is the title of your article? who is the author of your article? what is the event you read about?