All of the following are reasons people are in favor of homework EXCEPT: A. A large-scale study showed a strong correlation between doing homework and math achievement. B. Homework helps students learn responsibility and persistence. C. It can help parents be aware of what their children are studying in school. D. It is important for US students to do better than students in other countries on standardized tests.

1. discovered the new world balboa 2. explored the north american southwest hudson 3. his crew was the first to sail around the world vespucci 4. conquered the incas of peru cortes 5. discovered the pacific ocean columbus 6. conquered the aztecs of mexico cabot 7. discovered fishing grounds off newfoundland pizarro 8. looted spanish vessels for england drake 9. claimed the hudson river area for dutch coronado 10. priest who explored the mississippi marquette 11. man for whom the new world is named magellan