What does it mean when the officer told the colonists "lay down your arms"

How does the concept of competition relate to the arms race between the us and the soviet union during the cold war?

Which statement describes an important outcome of the congress of vienna? a. napoleon launched his final european military campaigns. b. european states had their borders clearly defined. c. jewish people were given equal right in germanic states d. the slave trade became increasingly important to european economies.

How are the republican and democratic presidential candidates chosen? a. they are nominated by their state governments. b. each is nominated by his or her respective party. c. each is chosen by the governor of his or her home state. d. they are chosen by the house of representatives.