The graph shows unemployment rates in the United States in recent years. A graph titled U S Unemployment Rates from 2006 to 2012 has year on the x-axis and Unemployment rate on the y-axis, from 0 to 12 in increments of 2. In 2006 the unemployment rate was 5 percent, in 2007 4 percent, in 2008 4 percent, in 2009 6 percent, in 2010 10 percent, in 2011 9 percent, and in 2012 9.5 percent.

Which statement is the most accurate explanation of the information on the graph?

Unemployment rates rise and fall in predictable patterns.
Unemployment will never again be as high as it was in 2010.
The United States suffered an economic downturn starting in 2009.
The United States does not have to worry about unemployment.

What were the anti-federalists against? a. the views of patrick henry b. ratification of the constitution without a bill of rights c. the declaration of independence from great britain d. a weak central government

Which of the following best describes the reason the state department is interested in foreign exchange programs?

Study the following facts: 1915—state education committee banned the french language in public schools (corporal punishment was allowable to deter the act of speaking french). 1916—compulsory attendance: all louisiana children must attend school until the age of 16 years. 1918—louisiana legislative act 114 stated that german could not be spoken on streets, taught in schools, or printed in newspapers (reaction to german aggression in world war i). 1921—repeal of act 114 . 1921—constitutional amendment stated languages other than english were prohibited in public schools. from the information above, answer the following questions to yourself. how did the above legislative laws affect the ethnic cultures generations later? describe the opportunity cost in economic and cultural terms of these legislative decisions. should efforts be made to preserve or revive the cultural traits of unique ethnic cultures in louisiana? assignment research current efforts and organizations that are actively engaged in cultural preservation. create a poster or powerpoint® describing the methods and strategies being employed in the preservation efforts (e.g., french immersion, german fest, codofil, cafa).