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13.) The Compromise of 1850 included a much harsher fugitive slave law as well as all of the following except _____________________?

All human beings of every race share __________ percent of their DNA.

11.) This phrase first made popular by New York Journalist, John L. O’Sullivan in the 19th century, maintained that the United States held a divinely appointed right to obtain and occupy all of North America?

Which character fits this description from Harriet Jacobs’ Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl? Linda’s beloved uncle, a slave who defies and beats his master and then runs away. His successful escape inspires Linda, but also shows her that to run away means to give up all family and community ties.

Which of the following early American female authors/poets wrote on the topics of love, motherhood, marriage, feminism, nature, sickness and death?

George and Meredith who are married, have a regular tax liability of $18,115 based on regular taxable income of $125,000. The couple took the standard deduction in arriving at regular taxable income. This year they generated tax preferences of $25,000, and positive adjustments attributable to the exercise of incentive stock options of $30,000. What is George and Meredith’s alternative minimum tax for 2023?

What served as an inspiration for much of Hawthorne’s work?

Which of the following type of writing does the following description reflect? These writers wrote directly to the point, and avoided much of the eleborate writing style that became popular in Europe.  Simple sentences with common language allowed them to communicate information without feeling like they were drawing attention to themselves. They wrote with specific purposes in mind.  Even the letters they wrote to friends and family in Europe performed more of a purpose than simply communicating about their lives and keeping in touch.  Their religious beliefs affected their lives on all levels, and their writing illustrated their religion’s values, such as the importance of the church and the influence of God in their lives.  Writing often became instructive, teaching Christian values.  Theydid not believe that literature was for entertainment;  therefore, they frowned upon “entertainment” genres such as drama (plays) and fiction novels.

Which philosopher wrote Emile and influenced childhood development?

Which of the following best describes a central idea of the text from Walden: “Where I Lived and What I Lived For”?