Select the correct answer. What was the main goal of Japanese modernization? A. to avoid China’s fate by making Japan strong B. to avoid colonization by colonizing other weaker nations C. to end Japan’s monarchy and introduce democracy D. to stay out of the growing industrial revolution E. to exchange ancient traditions for European ones

Which feature of government does montesquieu argue for in his book de l’esprit des lois (spirit of laws)?

Based on the trends shown in this chart, which of the following predictions best tell about the u.s. population in 2020? (3 points) i. more than half of the u.s. population will live near an interstate highway. ii. less than one-quarter of the u.s. population will live in urban areas. iii. more than half of the u.s. population will live in suburban areas. i only iii only i and iii only ii and iii only i, ii, and iii

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?