Mark the four sentences that are true. 1.the republican party began as a series of anti-slavery political meetings held in the midwest in 1854. 2.rural areas tend to vote for the more liberal party. 3.during the election of 1824, andrew jackson won the most electoral votes, but not the majority needed to be elected president. 4.the anti-federalist would limit the federal government strictly to the powers the constitution delegated to it. 5.third parties play a highly important role in the strengthening the two major parties. 6.when a political party puts people above the needs of its party, it is known as partisan politics.

the alfred thayer mahan award for literary achievement is awarded each year by the navy league of the united states. the award is named for an american naval historian and theorist, rear admiral alfred thayer mahan, united states navy who, through his writing, provided stimulus and guidance to those who share in the defense of the nation. presented since 1957, "this award for literary achievement is awarded to a u.s. navy officer, u.s. marine corps officer, enlisted service member, or civilian who has made a notable literary contribution that has advanced the knowledge of the importance of sea power in the united states."[1]

after defeating german forces in north africa allied leaders turned their attention to "italy," since this was the location that made the most geographic sense before invading northern europe via france.