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What was the direct cause of the u.s. entry into world war ii? a. the bombing of pearl harbor b. the invasion of poland by germany c. the capture of belgium by germany d. the battle of britain

What were some characteristics of the yamato culture select all that apply a. it was a very weak empire with little knowledge of trade b. it believed its people were descended from kami the sun goddess c. it allowed woman to hold positions of power d. it developed technologies that improved life and increased trade e. its leader tokugawa brought peace to japan

The defendant, angered because a rival gang member had twice beaten him up after school, obtained a heavy lead pipe and waited in a deserted alleyway which he knew the rival took as a route home every day after school. when his enemy came walking down the alley, the defendant leapt out behind him and smashed the pipe into the victim's head, knocking him to the ground. the defendant then rolled the victim over and pounded his face with 15 to 20 heavy blows with the lead pipe, killing him. the jurisdiction defines first degree murder as murder committed with premeditation and deliberation. all other murders are defined as second degree murders. why will the defendant be convicted of first degree murder (as opposed to second degree murder)?