Write a short paragraph defending the following claim. Use specific details from the article as evidence. The Mexican-American War contributed to the growing conflict between free and slave states that eventually led to the Civil War.

Rousseau wrote, “man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains.” what kind of government did he favor in order to insure greater freedom? a) an enlightened monarchy b)a popularly elected government c)an oligarchy d) an absolute monarchy

What two things are being compared in this epic simile (the odysseus)

"the plan of removing the aboriginal people who yet remain within the settled portions of the united states . . approaches its consummation. . an extensive region . . has been assigned for their permanent residence. it has been divided into districts and allotted among them. many have already removed and others are preparing to go. . " removal of southern indians to indian territory, 1835 this passage is most closely related to a) imperialism. b) the civil war. c) westward expansion. d) the french indian war.