Read this outline for an argumentative essay. 1. Americans often interact with people in other nations for trade, manufacturing, and other business activities.
A. High school students should study a foreign language for at least two
years to compete in the global marketplace.

2. There are many benefits to studying Chinese, Spanish, or another foreign language.
A. Students can learn about other cultures and perspectives.
B. Speaking a foreign language can make it possible to work abroad.
C. The government often employs workers who speak a second language.

3. Some educators believe it is not necessary to teach students foreign languages.
A. They believe it can distract students from other subjects.
B. However, studying a foreign language can improve a student’s intellect.
C. Knowing a second language can open up students to other perspectives.

4. Studying a foreign language can help high school students find work and achieve success in the future.

The underlined sentence in the outline is

the conclusion.
a counterclaim.
the introduction.
a supporting detail.

List three reasons why explorers began to explore new, and old areas. [[ps: doesn't explicitly say where. i think it's more in general.

Which mountain region leads the nation in producing young chickens? blue ridge appalachian plateau coastal plain ridge and valley

Which of these is a role of congress? a) to veto legislation b) to pass the federal budget c) to nominate cabinet members d) to interpret the constitution 2) which of these is a power of the legislative branch? a) declare war b) enforces laws c) interprets laws d) negotiates treaties 3) a two/thirds vote of each house of congress is required to a) impeach the u.s. president. b) approve presidential appointments. c) pass an appropriation or tax bill. d) pass a bill over the president's veto. 4) the chief purpose of congressional committees is to a) draft legislation for consideration by the full congress. b) act as a group to which the president can direct his lobbying effort. c) provide a place for lobbyists and special interest groups to get support. d) hold hearings so that bills can be evaluated and studied prior to voting. 5) after a bill has been passed by both houses of congress it a) becomes a law. b) is sent to the president. c) returns to the house of origin for verification. d) is sent to a subcommittee in the house or senate. 6) house of representatives passes a spending bill → senate debates the spending bill → senate passes the spending bill → ? what completes this sequence of events? a) the spending bill becomes a law b) the states must approve the bill c) the supreme court reviews the bill d) the president must act on the bill eliminate