Aprocess that directly describes the growth of cities

The ideas contained in the declaration of independence was most influenced by a. absolute monarchy b. the federal system c. anti-authoritarianism d. the social contract theory

Word does jefferson use in opening of the second paragraph that means "obvious? "

One drawback of voluntary trade is that it a. requires two groups to use a common language b. can make one group dependent upon another for necessary goods c. doesn't occur unless there is a shortage of goods for at least one group d. forces groups to rely on themselves to produce all the goods they need