8. Explain the differences between a country with an absolute monarchy versus one that is a constitutional monarchy? In a transition from an absolute monarchy to a constitutional monarchy, who is gaining more power or representation? 9. What was the role of disease in the Americas and Pacific islands? Did it help or hold back European expansion in these areas? Why?

1. was “labor violence” inevitable and unavoidable ? what factors played into causing much of the confrontation between unions and big business. 2. what were some of the different and mutual demands of the various national unions? what tactics did they employ to realize their demands? 3. when viewed from the perspective of the corporations, what do you think they were so adamant in opposing unions?