Read a passage from a speech given by president barack obama. because of this plan, families who are struggling to pay tuition costs will receive a $2,500 tax credit . . and americans who have lost their jobs in this recession will be able to receive extended unemployment benefits. –president barack obama, february 4, 2009 which statement best explains this passage? it describes government measures to stimulate demand and bring about a recovery. it describes government measures to increase production and bring about a depression. it describes a shift in government policies during a trough on the business cycle. it describes a shift in government policies during a peak on the business cycle.

Which of the following statements is true about the figure below?

It's timed! overpopulation can affect the natural environment • limiting land available for crops.• lowering the standard of living.• causing the destruction of forests.• worsening sanitation in cities.

From the story " saving the children"why is nicholas winton honored today? why did jewish people in czechoslovakia want to get their children out of the country? where did nicholas winton do his work saving the children? why was it hard for winton to find refuge for the children? to confirm your understanding, write a summary of “saving the children.”(a) aside from winton, who were the interview subjects? (b) analyze what do most of the interview subjects have in common? (a) why wasn’t this story told until 50 years later? (b) infer what does this say about winton’s character? summarize how did winton finally manage to get the children out of czechoslovakia? (a) support what was the “lie” hugo meisl’s parents told hugo and his brother before they sent them away? (b) make a judgment was this the right thing to do? explain. essential question: how do we remember the past? what have you learned about the nature of heroism from reading this article?