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[Answered] When FDR said, "We have nothing to fear but fear itself," what was he referring to? A. The United States' participation in World War II B. The United States' distressed economy and the Great Depression C. The United States' relations with European nations D. The United States' relations with Latin American countries

[Answered] A 2.0 kg cart moving in a straight line hits a piece of modeling clay (1.0 kg) that is at rest. The clay sticks to the cart, and both move to the left at 1.0 m/s. What was the initial velocity of the cart and in which direction? (Remember to include - to indicate direction if necessary.) \[ v = \] - 1.5 m/s to the right - 1.0 m/s to the right - 0.5 m/s to the right - 1.5 m/s to the left

[Answered] What was the Delian League? A. An organization of Greek women who supported the soldiers in their quest for victories over enemies B. A defensive alliance of Greek city-states led by Athens C. An elite group of the fiercest Spartan warriors D. An alliance of Persian generals formed to defeat Pericles

[Answered] Why did the British Parliament impose taxes on the colonists after 1763? A. To pay for King George's lavish lifestyle B. To pay off the debts from the French and Indian War C. To pay for a new building for Parliament D. To pay the French to keep out of American affairs

[Answered] What were the Nuremberg Trials? A. Trials in which Nazi leaders were charged with “crimes against humanity.” B. Trials in which leading Nazi generals were accused of having lost the war on purpose. C. Trials in which Adolf Hitler was ordered to return the stolen property of German Jews.

[Answered] Why did the Continental Congress make the federal government weak when it drew up the Articles of Confederation?

[Answered] What effect did the Mayflower Compact have on American government? A. It reinforced British Parliament's control over the colonies. B. It gave settlers the power to establish colonies. C. It contributed to the development of representative democracy. D. It granted absolute authority to the colonial governors.

[Answered] 1. Greek and Roman legacies to the modern world include contributions to modern law and government. Briefly describe how modern law and government have been influenced by classical Greece and Rome. Include at least two examples from the Greeks and two examples from the Romans.

[Answered] What are the characteristics of Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock prints? A. They have symmetrical balance and detailed forms. B. They have highly textured details and lots of colors. C. They have ambiguous space and cropped forms. D. They have lots of patterns and objects centered on the paper.

[Answered] Greece and Rome differed from earlier civilizations of the ancient world because Greek and Roman citizens: A. believed in one rather than many gods B. created large empires containing many national groups C. had a voice in their government D. prohibited slavery