Which of the following describes the purpose that most likely motivated John Francis Maguire to write the passage from The Irish in America?
A. Explaining factors that contributed to the struggles of 19th-
century Irish immigrants in the United States
B. Challenging the notion that the Irish played only a minor role in
19th-century American life
C. Arguing that industrial urbanization was primarily beneficial for
19th-century Irish immigrants in the United States
D. Demonstrating the necessity for the United States to limit the
number of Irish allowed into the country

In the mid-1960s scientists created the two person gemini spacecraft that achieved many things in space. this new three person spacecraft took americans to the moon in july of 1969. a. discovery c. explorer b. columbia d. apollo

How are the perspectives presented in the excerpts similar? they show the disappointment and fear mission control workers feel when the lunar module develops problems. they show the huge investment of time and energy mission control workers dedicated to the lunar module. they show how mission control workers view the lunar module as if it is the workers' very own child. they show the relief and excitement mission control workers feel when the lunar module lands on the moon.

Interest groups representing businesses and investors are often among the most successful lobbying groups for all of the following reasons, except a. such groups have the financial resources to mount sustained campaigns on their own behalf b. these groups' members contribute heavily to many legislators' campaigns and in so doing gain greater access to legislators c. these groups have often been in existence for decades, allowing them to both master the legislative system and develop close ties with legislators d. the members of these groups make up the majority of voters in many districts