Which step in the research process must be completed before a research question is written

Which at first gave the south an edge in the civil war? a. a better-equipped army b. the invention of ironclad ships c. the drafting of slaves into the army

Which two words in this excerpt from the count of monte cristo can be used as synonyms to determine the meaning of the word grotto? dantès entered the second grotto. the second grotto was lower and more gloomy than the first; the air that could only enter by the newly formed opening had the mephitic smell dantès was surprised not to find in the outer cavern. he waited in order to allow pure air to displace the foul atmosphere, and then went on.

Central american countries are important agricultural producers. each year, the united states imports about five billion dollars’ worth of a. bananas b. cacao c. mangoes d. coffee