Why was the sinking of the Lusitania a driving factor toward American involvement in the war? A. There was a large amount of gold onboard that were lost
B. The Germans had promised to let the passengers off first, which they didn't
C. It was an American ship attacked, even when the US was neutral
D. A large number of Americans were killed onboard

What is the most famous discovery attributed to isaac newton ? a) barometer b) thermometer c) laws of universal gravitation d) telescope

What do historians call the political,social,or cultural circumstances surrounding an event?

Match the vocabulary word with its meaning. 1. capitalism to change or improve something by correcting faults or removing abuses 2. chattel an economic system based on private ownership and competition motivated by profit 3. imperialism policy extending political, economic, or military rule over another 4. indentured an economic system where colonies supply goods to the mother country 5. mercantilism an agreement committing one person to be another's slave for a certain period of time 6. reform a type of slavery where the slave is the sole property of the master with no rights