Which statement best describes the united states' changing role in the world during the twentieth century?
a. it changed from a great power into an isolationist nation, much like japan.
b. it was vastly richer, larger, and more powerful than it had been one hundred years before.
c. its losses during the war of 1812 substantially weakened its power for the next hundred years.
d. its strict economic controls resulted in a widespread return to mercantilism.
e. it became a military superpower in the world but lacked a strong economy.

2points which excerpt from thomas paine's common sense best represents an attempt to appeal to ethos to persuade the reader? a. the infant state of the colonies, as it is called, so far from being against, is an argument in favor of independence. b. to talk of friendship with those in whom our reason forbids us to have faith is madness and folly. o c. oye that love mankind! ye that dare oppose, not only the tyranny, but the tyrant, stand forth! o d. i am not induced by motives of pride, party, or resentment to espouse the doctrine of separation and independence..