In my bondage and my freedom by frederick douglass, what does douglass mean when he describes mrs. auld as apt?
a)she quickly changed her mind back and forth to others.
b)she tended to ignore the advice of others and do what she believed was right.
c)she was capable of making her own decisions, even in the face of opposition.
d)she adapted to new circumstances by convincing herself that she agreed with her husband’s views.

d) She adapted to new circumstances by convincing herself that she agreed with her husband’s views.

"Apt" means astute, or clever. In this case, Douglass uses the word in order to convey a certain adaptability and flexibility of mind that Mrs. Auld possessed. Even though she wanted to educate her slaves, her husband soon convinced her that this was a bad choice. Because she was "apt," she adapted by trying to convince herself that her husband was right, and she was successful.

b. cronkite, a trusted television personality, declared that the war was unwinnable and told the american people that the government had better find a way out

even though it went against everything the news anchors typically stood for, cronkite voiced an opinion and took a stance, telling the us that there was no way they were going to win, the war was going to end in a stalemate. 

the development of trade during the middle age increased to the change given in the agriculture, which gave money, industry and markets a bigger importance in economy. the agriculture production was more than the consumption, which meant the creation of wider markets out of the areas. besides, with the end of multiple wars, the population increased and new trade routes were created.