In the late nineteenth century, a large population of immigrants and rapid growth of cities coincided with the development of political bosses and political machines. Think about
your own world and your own time. What manifestations of a similar dynamic do you
observe? Based on your personal experience, what have you seen on news reports or in
popular media?

Enlightenment philosophers employed to distill scientific truths through experimentation and observation. a. greek mythology b. galilean proofs c. religious philosophy d. scientific method select the best answer from the choices provided a b c d

The most remarkable thing about life in the trenches is the incredible number of rats. the whole area is infested with them. no matter what you did, you can't keep them out. they get incredibly fat on all the food they steal from us. they are revolting to look at - some are the size of cats. background information: this is a journal entry from a soldier fighting on the western front. which statement best describes how this soldier felt about the trench rats? a.) he was disgusted by them. b.) he thought they were . c.) he thought they were annoying. d.) he thought they were cute.

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