Which is the MOST LIKELY reason that President George W. Bush used this setting in May of 2003 to declare that major military operations had ended in Iraq? A
to gain public support for his actions
B
to impress American military leaders
C
to intimidate the citizens of other countries
D
to persuade Congress to increase the defense budget

the answer is: the sesquicentennial of the american civil war is an occasion to consider the legacy of that great conflict. this legacy is our inheritance, and despite many indelible features, we continue to negotiate the resolution of that conflict. the civil war was fought over slavery, but not always on behalf of slaves

the answer is option a.