An american soldier is captured and tortured by enemy forces. the enemy then releases a videotape of the soldier proclaiming a deep hatred for america. according to the discounting principle, americans who later view this videotape are likely to explain the soldier's proclamations in terms of causes.

Aprovision of the general agreement on tariffs and trade treaty (gatt)increased taxes on services between the us, mexico, and canada. reduced international tariffs on industrial goods by forty percent. increased us tariffs on agricultural products by forty percent. ended taxes on goods traded by the us, mexico, and canada.

Situation #2: imagine that you are a newspaper editor in columbus, oh in 1863. the civil war has been dragging on for more than two years already and shows no signs of ending soon. you are aware that many black males are willing to enlist in the union army but you fear that they may be mistreated and abused by the majority of soldiers on either side in this war. write a one-page letter (double spaced) editorial for tomorrow's edition of the newspaper. the topic is military service in the union army by free african american males. in your editorial, take a clear position for or against having black men join the fight. be sure to give reasons for whatever position you choose to take.

Which idea is central to democracy in the united states? everyone has an equal right to consumer goods. people should not compromise to settle differences. the minority has authority over the majority. freedom must be balanced with respect for the law.