What is Taney's claim in this passage?

•thatAfrican American people were covered by the
Constitution's definition of citizen
•that emancipated African American people had rights
guaranteed by the government
•that African American people were not part of the group
considered citizens by the Constitution
•that African American people would have to get the
government's permission to be citizens

Write explanatory essay about the effects of earthquakes.

Excerpt from the ultimate fighting championship mary o'dell 1 american interest in mixed martial arts is growing. both male and female athletes are invited to compete, although this sport is not recommended for the prima donna. this full contact fighting combines various martial arts techniques so fighters with different styles can compete against each other. this intriguing sport has convinced more than one athlete that he is not, in fact, the alpha and the omega! many people think that all combative sports should be strictly monitored and regulated by state commissions. it is obvious that the ultimate fighting championship (ufc) is an organization that promotes combative athletic events. state athletic commissions should strictly monitor and regulate the ufc.select the rebuttal statement that best refutes the viewpoint in section one. a) it is necessary to oversee the athletes involved in mixed martial arts. b) it is unnecessary to oversee the athletes involved in mixed martial arts. c) it is necessary for athletes involved in mixed martial arts to self-regulate. d) one distinctive feature of mixed martial arts is the combination of various techniques.

Read the thesis statement below and answer the question that follows. the life of the typical college student is characterized by time spent in many different areas. how can this thesis statement be improved?