Which statement best describes a major theme of Washington Irving's short story "Rip Van Winkle"?
A. Slavery does not agree with basic moral principles.
B. It can be very difficult to adapt to cultural changes.
C. Contact between different cultures can be destructive.
D. People should feel proud of their country's history.

In 1816, john c. calhoun proposed that: a. that the federal government aid in the construction of roads and canals to improve transportation to and from the west b. the united states should end slavery. c. the united states should increasing the size of the navy and invade central america. d. the united states should annex hawaii