Which of the following was not a contributing factor to the Civil War? F. State's rights to secede
G. Continuation of slavery in the South
H. Economic differences between North and South states
J. Division within the Republican Party in the 1860 election

New communication technologies, improved transportation, and advanced military weapons made it possible for countries to speed up acquiring territory. rule large amounts of territory. fight off competition from opposing nations. expand their economies, which aided in conguest.

Should the city pass a ban on skateboarders on all public property, or are the citizens who oppose the ban right when they argue that there are benefits to having the skateboarders in public parks? plan and write a response in which you state your position and persuade readers to agree with you. support your position with reasons and examples drawn from the proposed amendment to ban skateboarding and from information in the letters to the editor, as well as from your own experience.

Which of the following is a true statement about a writ of certiorari? a. only a defendant can petition for it. b. only a plaintiff can petition for it. c. the supreme court must grant cert for all requests. d. the supreme court grants cert in a limited number of instances.