Chaucer uses specific details to describe individual characters in the "general prologue" to the canterbury tales. the tales that the characters choose to tell reflect their true selves. chaucer draws on the satire prevalent in his time to bring out the traits of the different classes of society. he uses the technique of story to hold the narrative together

Select the five weaknesses of the articles of confederation. congress could not declare war or establish an army. congress could not levy taxes. congress could not control trade. not all the states were represented in congress. no national court system. no executive to enforce the laws. congress could not negotiate with foreign governments. the national government could not borrow money. nine of the states had to agree to pass a law.

What are three supporting points as to why opium was wrong in the chinese trade? why should it have stopped? (opium wars)

Read the following excerpt from president roosevelt's july 24, 1933, fireside chat. for many years the two great barriers to a normal prosperity have been low farm prices and the creeping paralysis of unemployment. these factors have cut the purchasing power of the country in half. i promised action. congress did its part when it passed the farm and the industrial recovery acts. today we are putting these two acts to work and they will work if people understand their plain objectives. which qualities of effective leadership does roosevelt use in this excerpt? select all that apply. humility communication self-confidence goal setting