a historian is making a historical argument about the cold
war. he points out that the soviet union's economy was
extremely weak by the late 20th century. he also notes that
the soviet union had failed in its attempt to invade and
control afghanistan in the 1970s and 1980s. finally, he
explains that leaders such as lech walesa had led
increasingly successful protests against soviet rule
throughout the cold war. based on this information, he
concludes that the soviet union would have collapsed on
its own, regardless of u. s. foreign policy during the cold
war.
which statement best summarizes the historian's claim?
a. lech walesa was an important leader who weakened the soviet
union
b. the soviet union failed in its invasion of afghanistan in the late
20th century.
c. the soviet economy was extremely weak by the end of the 20th
century
d. u. s. foreign policy was not an essential part of the soviet union's
collapse

How does the author create a surprise ending? cite evidence from the text to support your answer.

What phrase from "speech after being convicted of voting" most engages the audience's sense of pathos, or their emotions?

Buckminster boy. she glared at him. "lizzie, i swear to you, as sure as i'm standing right here—that's a lie. every bit of it. every single bit." "my granddaddy said it was a lie, too." she leaned her head to one side and looked at him steadily. "so why haven't you been down to the island? " "so only you get to ask questions now? " "yes." she waited. "i haven't been down to the island because my father believes that you were using me to you stay on malaga island." "well," she said slowly. "well." "i didn't believe it, either." the sea breeze lay at their feet panting, hoping they would play with it again. based on what turner and lizzie say, which is the best conclusion that can be drawn? they are angered by the lies the adults have been spreading. neither of them is able to fully trust what the other is claiming. each trusts the other and cares a great deal about their friendship. both are worried about the troubles their friendship may bring.