by the middle of the nineteenth century, what factors
threatened the isolation and stability of japan?

The slave dred scott sued for his freedom because he was born a free man. he had lived in a free state. slavery violated the 13th amendment he had been freed by pres. lincoln.

What was one cause of the decembrist revolt? a. the desire for a constitutional monarchy b. the need for workers’ reforms c. the creation of a new railway line d. the outcome of the crimean war

Interest groups representing businesses and investors are often among the most successful lobbying groups for all of the following reasons, except a. such groups have the financial resources to mount sustained campaigns on their own behalf b. these groups' members contribute heavily to many legislators' campaigns and in so doing gain greater access to legislators c. these groups have often been in existence for decades, allowing them to both master the legislative system and develop close ties with legislators d. the members of these groups make up the majority of voters in many districts