Which of the following statements most aligns with the views of the author? The most successful economies thrive on competition among foreign powers. The U. S. should remain neutral with regard to foreign affairs and not try to take control of areas outside the U. S. The most effective governments have complete control over all people and make all decisions. The U. S. should take control of less developed nations to improve how they are governed and make them a source of raw material for the U. S. ... ...

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?