Why is an amicus curiae, or friend of the court brief, used by interest groups?
a. it is the main action that allows interest groups to create public policy.
b. it gives interest groups easy access to the president.
c. it is the way interest groups can influence the selection of federal judges.
d. it allows the interest group to support one side of a case without taking legal action.

The southern colonies practiced indentured servitude and slavery because cash crops such as tobacco and sugar required many workers. the fishing and shipping industries required many workers. imprisoned debtors were brought from africa to settle the colonies. indentured servitude and slavery were not allowed in the caribbean colonies.

In the spring of 1989, thousands of protesters gathered in tiananmen square in beijing, china. they rallied around a plaster statue that resembled the statue of liberty which they called “the goddess of democracy.” these protestors were seeking a) united states assistance in gaining better health care. b) economic reforms which would allow more chinese exports. c) the boycott of the future olympic games scheduled for beijing. d) political reforms to allow more freedom of speech and political representation.

Give a brief summary/define the holocaust - who was behind it, how it began, what was the goal, and where did it take place? (8-10 sentences). be sure to include at least 2 pictures or a timeline