Compiling information with which we agree, ignoring information with which we disagree and surrounding oneself with people that agree with ones point of view
creates:

1. Cognitive dissonance
2. An echo chamber
3. Well rounded political knowledge
4. Confirmation bias

Which of the following american companies had a monopoly in the late 1800s?

Describe the first sit-in and its impact on the civil rights movement.

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?