Their complexions too, differing so much from ours, their long hair and the language they
spoke (which was very different from any i had ever heard) united to confirm in me this belief. indeed
such were the horrors of my views and fears at the moment that, if ten thousand worlds had been my
own, i would have freely parted with them all to have exchanged my condition with that of the meanest
slave in my own country. when i looked round the ship too and saw a large furnace or copper boiling
and a multitude of black people of every description chained together, every one of their countenances
expressing dejection and sorrow, i no longer doubt of my fate; and quite overpowered with horror and
anguish, i fell motionless on the deck and fainted.
what’s the central idea?

Which of the following best describes a historical interpretation? o a. an unfair prejudice held by earlier cultures b. a source created in the ancient past o c. a conflict between ancient civilizations o d. an explanation for why a past event happened

The french revolution began less than two decades after the american revolution. in many ways, the american experience was an inspiration for the citizens of france. but the people of the two countries had different situations and had different concerns, which influenced the way each revolution began, progressed, and ended. in this assignment you will write an essay that compares and contrasts the two revolutions. in your essay, include information on the economic, political, or social conditions that were present; events that took place as each revolution progressed; and the final outcome of each. did the people achieve their original goals? did their goals change? were they satisfied with the outcome or did conditions worsen? to begin, consider the characteristics of each country, such as the following: • the status of ordinary citizens before the revolution • the type of government in place • the ability of the citizens to participate in their governance • the people who stepped forward as leaders • the taxes, laws, or social structure in place at the time • the outcome of the revolution compared to its original goals

Which of the following elements is not typical of an advanced society? a. cities b. science c. industries d. and nomadic lifestyle