"[The Mongols] had to adopt new methods of making war. They learned the art of siege warfare. Siege warfare means cutting off a [region] from the outside world so it cannot receive supplies of
food or fresh troops." This form of warfare allowed the Mongols to effectively attack which type of
region?

Every day at coat tech, bill sands down cars and then brian removes the dust. next, loni sprays primer on them, and katie sprays paint and a topcoat on them. finally, lyle dries the cars and polishes them. each person is the best team member at performing the job he or she does. coat tech’s workers have interdependence.

Jane is a new therapist who works with couples and families. her decision was motivated by her sister melinda’s experience of spousal abuse. when jane meets with her supervisor to review cases, he points out that jane takes sides with her female clients when they cry or describe intense conflicts with their husbands. she believes her supervisor is blind to the signs of abuse. what critical thinking pitfall do jane’s reactions show?

“obamacare”: included a provision for government-run health insurance called “the public option.” was bitterly opposed by congressional republicans because most favored a “single-payer” plan. survived two challenges to its constitutionality. was partially repealed in 2013 in order to avert a government shutdown. led to the expansion of medicaid in republican controlled states.