Which best describes why the Soviet Union established buffer states around its borders?
to enlarge the country
to protect itself from direct invasion
to intimidate potential invaders
to promote European integration

Match the vocabulary word with its meaning. 1. capitalism to change or improve something by correcting faults or removing abuses 2. chattel an economic system based on private ownership and competition motivated by profit 3. imperialism policy extending political, economic, or military rule over another 4. indentured an economic system where colonies supply goods to the mother country 5. mercantilism an agreement committing one person to be another's slave for a certain period of time 6. reform a type of slavery where the slave is the sole property of the master with no rights

The bloodless, or glorious, revolution in 1688 a. encouraged nobles in their quest to recreate a feudal society. b. ended the commonwealth and restored james ii to the throne. c. placed mary and william, both protestants, on the throne. d. restored property rights to those who had lost them as a consequence of the english civil war.

"if i have seen farther than others," said newton, "it is because i have stood on the shoulders of giants." who were the giants to whom newton was referring? could this be said of any scientific accomplishment? explain.