A newspaper article quoted in the text explains that the United States wanted the Philippines but not the Filipinos. Explain why.

What was new about the writing system developed by the phoenicians, and why was this important to the growth of knowledge and spread of ideas?

How does the power of the supreme court act as a check on the other branches of government

Select the correct answer. how did powerful families such as the medici and the sforza spread renaissance ideas? a. they provided financial support to young artists and writers. b. they educated the poor children living in their own city-states. c. they constructed schools and colleges to teach the humanities. d. they borrowed money from banks to invite foreign artists to italy. e. they promoted contemporary works over religious works.