Which of the following statements below best illustrates the social and political climate of the united states during the 1960s? a. the economy was strong and poverty in big cities was declining. b. the auto industry was faltering and it was difficult for trade workers to find jobs. c. african americans were treated much differently in the north than in the south. d. people were upset with the government because african americans were not allowed to vote.

Using reputable online news sources, find an article about a current event that has happened within the last 12 months that deals with any of the ideas that came about during the enlightenment. for example, you might choose an event that involves freedom of speech, religious tolerance, or the right to vote. alternately, you can choose an event where these values or ideas are absent and would make a tremendous difference if they were present. once you have chosen an event, answer the following questions: what website did you use for your research? what is the title of your article? who is the author of your article? what is the event you read about?