HELPPP A college student is writing an essay about the history of slavery in her state. Which factor would be most likely to influence the sense of purpose that comes across in the essay?

1. The student has done thorough research into the topic and collected relevant statistics.

2. The student’s great-grandmother was enslaved on a plantation and left a moving record of her experiences.

3. The author’s final grade for her American History class depends largely on the quality of her essay.

4. The student lives near a property that was once a working plantation with many slaves

It is true that prior to 1914 the united states often had been disturbed by events in other continents. we had even engaged in two wars with european nations and in a number of undeclared wars in the west indies, in the mediterranean and in the pacific for the maintenance of american rights and for the principles of peaceful commerce. but in no case had a serious threat been raised against our national safety or our continued independence. what is the theme of this excerpt? a. the responsibility for americans to avoid involvement in war.b. america’s history of international involvement.c. a new kind of threat to american security.d. america’s history as a peaceful nation.

Modernist poets were concerned with many issues and used their poetry to express their concerns. which item from this list was not one of their concerns? a.corruption of traditional american values b.brutality of wwi c.the effects of the great depression d.crowded, crime-ridden city life e.alienation of the individual

Which of the following did shakespeare change in his version of romeo and juliet? he increased emphasis on the capulet-montague conflict. he made romeo and mercutio’s relationship more complicated. he made the franciscan friars more evil. he gave tybalt a smaller role.