a) Describe the author’s main argument about efforts to establish a global ""human rights standard.""

Hello. You did not inform the article to which this question refers, which makes it impossible for it to be answered. However, I will try to help you in the best possible way.

In an article, the main argument of an author, is the argument that governs the entire article, that is, it is the opinion of the author on a topic, which will determine all the information presented in the article, where the author will present evidence that shows how his opinion is true and should be taken seriously. In this case, to answer your question, you must first read the entire article and identify what is the opinion that the author is defending that relates to the assertion of the existence of a "human rights standard."

b. major john c. frémont led a rebellion called the bear flag revolt.

explanation:

during the bear flag revolt, from june to july 1846, a small group of american settlers in california rebelled against the mexican government and proclaimed california an independent republic. the republic was short-lived because soon after the bear flag was raised, the u.s. military began occupying california, which went on to join the union in 1850. the bear flag became the official state flag in 1911.