The Chinese explained rebellions, civil wars, and invasions as -- A. The ruler's loss of the Mandate of Heaven

B. A decline in the role of the family and ancestor worship

C. The whims of the gods, who played tricks on humans

D. The failure of the people to respect authority

25. twelve tables

26. having important positions chosen by lot

roosevelt essentially took the opposite approach as hoover in taking on the great depression. herbert hoover thought that america and its economy could naturally recover from the depression in due course, so he adamantly restrained the federal government from intervening on behalf of the people affected. on the other hand, roosevelt dramatically increased employment by expanding the federal government and establishing agencies that would aid in relieving some of the country's worst problems.

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