The thames was vital to the defense of great britain during world war ii. in 1940, the german air force started bombing london. german pilots followed the river up into the center of the city, where they dropped their bombs. the first attack destroyed almost all of the docks in london’s port and killed hundreds the british also used the thames to defend their city.

a) they didn’t want to lose their way.

b) they didn’t want to harm innocent citizens.

c) they knew the thames led to the center of london.

d) they knew the british were defending the riverbanks.

It is true that prior to 1914 the united states often had been disturbed by events in other continents. we had even engaged in two wars with european nations and in a number of undeclared wars in the west indies, in the mediterranean and in the pacific for the maintenance of american rights and for the principles of peaceful commerce. but in no case had a serious threat been raised against our national safety or our continued independence. what is the theme of this excerpt? a. the responsibility for americans to avoid involvement in war. b. america’s history of international involvement. c. a new kind of threat to american security. d. america’s history as a peaceful nation.

Which character in this excerpt is in conflict with society, and why? joe summers is in conflict with society because he is joking with the villagers. old man warner is in conflict with society because he believes that young folks have crazy ideas. mrs. adams is in conflict with society because she says some villages have stopped holding lotteries. mr. adams is in conflict with society because he is standing with the villager who represents society's old ways.

Which evaluation category receives the highest rating? which evaluation category receives the lowest rating?