What was one of louis xiv's first goals when he assumed direct control as king of france?
a. making a good marriage alliance
b. reining in france's unruly nobles
c. redistributing the tax burden
d. reactivating the parliaments?

How did thomas paine's pamphlet common sense convince reluctant americans to abandon the goal of reconciliation with britain and accept that separation from britain — independence — was the only option for preserving their liberty?

Read this brief excerpt from the declaration: we hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness in a two- to three-paragraph essay, define in your own words the meaning of the unalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. in your response, make sure to address whether these rights apply to ideals or issues that are important in today’s world.

What ways did native americans influence the lives of european settlers in early america ?