Following the break up of the soviet union, 15 of its former republics became independent. twelve of these former republics formed the commonwealth of independent states, largely recognition of a) the need to sustain the trade flows during soviet times. b) the threat posed by nato c) the economic threat posed by the european union. d) common cultural ties.

This phrase from the declaration of independence and its primary author thomas jefferson can be used to justify which statement? a) jefferson thought this document could be used in his defense were he put on trial for treason. b) jefferson knew that the colonists' actions would have an international impact. c) jefferson believed that a bill of rights was necessary in the new government. d) jefferson was trying to show the king that the colonists were intellectuals.