Identify each statement as true or false.

the word “federal” is the same as the word “national.”

the federalists believed no army was necessary in times of peace.

the federalists believed that a strong central government was important for the growth of the united states.

The nye committee report created the impression that america's entry into world war i was influenced by

•the impact of enlightenment ideals on the development of economic, political, and religious structures in the western world

Using reputable online news sources, find an article about a current event that has happened within the last 12 months that deals with any of the ideas that came about during the enlightenment. for example, you might choose an event that involves freedom of speech, religious tolerance, or the right to vote. alternately, you can choose an event where these values or ideas are absent and would make a tremendous difference if they were present. once you have chosen an event, answer the following questions: what website did you use for your research? what is the title of your article? who is the author of your article? what is the event you read about?