The idea of
popular sovereignty
checks and balances
federalism
republicanism means that government is created by the people and for the people

How does désir represent the diversity of europe today? how did the 1400s and 1500s affect the religious diversity of europe? how might cultural diversity in a place like germany affect everyday life? what are two reasons some europeans might find immigration to be an advantage? what are two reasons some might find it to be a disadvantage? why do you think languages and culture spread more easily in europe now than in the past?

Read the aphorisms. be slow in choosing a friend, slower in changing. an open foe may prove a curse; but a pretended friend is worse. a true friend is the best possession. according to these aphorisms from benjamin franklin's poor richard's almanack, what might happen if a person is careless in choosing a friend? it is best not to have friends because they will usually betray you. casual friends are often the best and can be more trusted than enemies. a person who has betrayed you can sometimes become a good friend. a friend who is not carefully chosen can be worse than an enemy.

What has contributed to the growth of agriculture as big business in the midwest