Why was the Allied invasion of France (known as D-Day) of major importance? Justify why the Atlantic Wall was problematic for the invading Allied forces.

Identify the two beaches that American forces landed on during the D-Day invasion.

In a paragraph of 3-4 sentences explain what soldiers might have heard, felt, saw, tasted, and smelled during the D-Day invasion.

Sam and ben have discovered some strange animals living in the woods behind their house. ben is excited because he believes they are marsupials, an animal he's never observed in the wild before. his brother is sure it is not. what feature should the boys consider in deciding whether the animals are marsupials?

In the spring of 1989, thousands of protesters gathered in tiananmen square in beijing, china. they rallied around a plaster statue that resembled the statue of liberty which they called “the goddess of democracy.” these protestors were seeking a) united states assistance in gaining better health care. b) economic reforms which would allow more chinese exports. c) the boycott of the future olympic games scheduled for beijing. d) political reforms to allow more freedom of speech and political representation.

Abrief, "first-step" presentation of a work to be completed is called a