Check Your Understanding

1. What do art critics learn about artworks?

Why was the US willing to go to war with Spain over Cuba

3. In your own words explain why Mexico banned slavery before Texas became independent.

What is the most likely reason that nations raised tariffs on imports during the Great Depression?

In 2013, the supreme court struck down as unconstitutional the defense of marriage act (doma) which was passed by congress. would this be an example of checks and balances between the legislative and judicial branches?

I'm Christian iconography what did the Latin cross represent? A. Christ's crucifixion B. Christ's followers C. Christ himself

Why is independence important for a country?

What is propaganda war?

The breakup of the Soviet Union led to the weakening of its satellite states. Which nation became independent because of the breakup?

How did the organization of Medieval European societies differ from that of Rome at its height?

How might grouping several rival ethnic groups into one political unit cause friction once that region gains independence?