Have American citizens "kept the republic?" Franklin's famous phrase that the United States was "a Republic, Madam, if you can keep it" suggests that citizens have a key role in sustaining American democracy. Would Franklin argue that we have succeeded in this effort? Why or why not?

Explain the strengths of the articles of confederation and how people reacted to this document. ! ^^^ 10 points

Compare and contrast hobbes’ and locke’s views of human nature and the role government should play

The telegraph, the transatlantic telegraph cable, and the telephone were important to businesses after 1850 because of a. they created a system for developing new inventions. b. they filled a need that other inventions of the day could not. c. they attracted investors and created the stock market. d. they made picture-taking a popular american pastime.