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helped overthrow the Qin dynasty

What pact signed on 1949 reinforce that the united states would not return to an isolationist policy

2points which excerpt from thomas paine's common sense best represents an attempt to appeal to ethos to persuade the reader? a. the infant state of the colonies, as it is called, so far from being against, is an argument in favor of independence. b. to talk of friendship with those in whom our reason forbids us to have faith is madness and folly. o c. oye that love mankind! ye that dare oppose, not only the tyranny, but the tyrant, stand forth! o d. i am not induced by motives of pride, party, or resentment to espouse the doctrine of separation and independence..

What does portia compare a rumor to? how does she describe how the rumor is circulating? what is shakespeare's purpose in using this imagery?