Imagine you are an advisor to Xerxes and are alarmed about his plan for revenge on Greece. Compose a letter to him outlining reasons why he should cancel his invasion of Greece. << Read Less

Your royal highness

I took the liberty of writing to you and expressing my feelings regarding the possible invasion of our army to Greece and I apologize in advance if my letter seems incovinient, as I am your humble servant, ready to answer all your decisions.

In the midst of my travels around the surrounding regions, I heard rumors that Greece is preparing to resist a possible attack that your Excellency may promote in Greek territory. Although our army is excellent, I believe that we should not underestimate the Greek army and its ability to counter our attack.

As this would be a very big and violent battle, it would be almost impossible for our army not to suffer casualties, which would be very disadvantageous for us, as we would have problems protecting our territory, just now that we need to defend our internal interests the most, because we are in successful expansion.

With that in mind, I would like to ask your Excellency to reconsider the attack on the Greeks and reflect on the advantages of not risking our men.

Certain of your understanding, I bid you farewell, wishing you the best wishes of health and prosperity.

answer: which of the following best describes greek tragedy?

a) it was lighthearted and included songs and elaborate costumes.

b) the plays included political statement that mocked leaders and their policies.

c) the lead character suffers because of personal flaw.

d) the gods intervene negatively in the lives of men.

the answer would be d

explanation:

since most of current immigration into the u.s., both legal and illegal, is coming from latin america. it would be very difficult to imagine or rationalize a country my fellow citizens are trying desperately to flee into, would pose a threat to my prosperity or freedom. since the u.s. has a long history of intervention, but no record of permanent occupation, i would not feel oppression is the main objective.  

the largest free trade nation, along with the largest gdp in the world wanting to expand it's economic policy on us, and including us, could only be positive. the u.s. government has no interest in, or way of simply forcing american culture on us. and has no track record of it. other nations that adopted american social culture, or "americanization" did so voluntarily, mainly through the choice of allowing american businesses and u.s. citizens to come into their nations, as free operatives.