Which word is the most appropriate replacement for the word flabbergasted in this sentence? charlene looked on, flabbergasted, as the stranger threw himself on the sofa and turned on the television.

abraham lincoln, according to anyone who was connected with agriculture, represented the worst of northern politicians. shortly after lincoln was elected, south carolina seceded from the union. they along with other southern states, retained their anger. in a way, it was their own fault: the democrats were split in the south. some wanted slavery to be extended in other states that were about to join the union and some didn't want it badly enough. lincoln had a solid backing from his party: the republicans were united in not wanting slavery to be expanded.

porter is writing economic history because he is focusing on the cost of developing vaccines.