(45 POINTS) Why have most states created "curriculum frameworks" or adopted "content standards" for primary and secondary education?

A. because states do not want the federal government setting standards
B. because states are responsible for promoting quality in schools
C. because states want all students to learn the exact same material
D. because states provide all funding to schools

The united states economy is one in which producers are generally free to produce what they want and consumers are free to purchase what they desire, so long as no laws are broken. at the same time, however, the government does regulate some aspects of the economy. the u. s. can best be described as which of the following a mixed economy b liberated economy c command economy d market economy

Between 1518 and 1548, spanish conquistadores conquered most of the new world, motivated by the a) desire for scientific knowledge. b)  to urge to claim more territory for spain. c) belief that an all-water western route to the orient existed. d) desire to advance national glory, serve god, and seek personal wealth.

Of the following choices, which ones are characteristics of west african society? select all that apply. a. arabic was the main language used when trading with other societies. b. christianity was the only religion practiced in villages. c. slaves had no rights and were only given specific farming tasks. d. skilled workers were a higher level in the caste system than traders. e. religious rituals encouraged the honoring of ancestors.