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In ohio in 1872, the cleveland massacre was a violent labor dispute at standard oil refineries in cleveland. a takeover by standard oil of the refineries in cleveland. an attempt to stop standard oil from becoming a monopoly. a failed attempt by standard oil to take over other refineries.

What does portia compare a rumor to? how does she describe how the rumor is circulating? what is shakespeare's purpose in using this imagery?

Which statement describes a primary role of political parties in citizens engage with the u. s. government? o a.) funding citizens' trips to washington, d. c.. o b.) motivating citizens to take action on political issues. o c.) encouraging citizens to work with members of other parties to create change. o d.) polling citizens to assess their opinions. answer is b.) motivating citizens to take action on political issues.