James W. Baker says that thanksgiving is an invented tradition

Answer:

“The reason that we have so many myths associated with Thanksgiving is that it is an invented tradition. It

doesn’t originate in any one event. It is based on the New England puritan Thanksgiving, which is a religious

Thanksgiving, and the traditional harvest celebrations of England and New England and maybe other ideas like

commemorating the pilgrims. All of these have been gathered together and transformed into something

different from the original parts.”–

Explanation:

What is your interpretation of the picture? What does the target board mean relative to research?

Please help me...

Do you think it will affect how future elections will be held?

The context of a word is
A the definition of the word.
B the circumstances in which the word is used.
C the language the word comes from.
D the reader’s prior knowledge about the word.

At the time of this speech in 2005, Jobs said that his cancer was in remission and he believed he had beaten the disease. Later, the cancer returned and Jobs died on Oct. 5, 2011, from complications connected to his pancreatic cancer. How does knowing that Jobs would ultimately lose his battle against cancer change the meaning/impact of his words for today’s audience?

13) Why does the author MOST LIKELY use the word stretches in the first
sentence of the second paragraph of the passage?
A)
to emphasize the vast size of the desert
B)
to compare it to the desert in Antarctica
C)
to reveal that the desert is increasing in size
D)
to show that the desert is in the northern part of
Africa

A social scientist presents evidence to support his claim about how social media shapes political perceptions among voters.

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Who functions as a mentor to Telemachus in books 1&2?

a
Zeus
b
Athena
c
Poseidon
d
Odysseus

Read the diary entries.

Nicholas’s Diary: April 2 and 3 Friday, April 2 Well, it’s only 10 more hours until my father and I leave for our treasure hunt. Every Saturday morning for as long as I can remember I have seen him leave, always by himself, to look for treasure. I have always longed to go with him, and he’s always told me that someday I would get the chance. I was so excited when he told me I would finally have my chance that I was bouncing off the walls like a rubber ball and springing from one place to the next the rest of the day. He has always been as quiet as a mouse about the treasure that he finds, scurrying away with his equipment in the morning and piling up his treasure in his study. Even though he says he always comes home with something, he has never shown it to me or even told me what type of treasure it is. Is it gold, or silver, or maybe it’s precious jewels? Whatever it is, tomorrow I will find out, and hopefully he’ll let me bring some to class so that I can show my friends since I’ve been bragging about it to them ever since Dad told me I could go! Saturday, April 3 The treasure hunt was fun, but it was not what I expected. Dad and I left early in the morning and headed for the same woods that we sometimes go hiking in on Sundays. I never would have thought they hold treasure, but what was really odd was when Dad told me to leave the shovels at home because we wouldn’t need them. But what he did bring with him was a bright yellow GPS . I had seen it in his truck many times before. I always wondered what he did with it. Today I found out. Dad and I wandered into the woods, first staying on the hiking path I had taken several times before and then veering off the path. The forest was like a statue; it was still and covered in damp moss and dead leaves; it didn't even seem alive. It appeared that no one had been there for a long time so I knew that this treasure must be old and far under the ground. How were we going to get to it without shovels? As Dad kept his eyes on the GPS , I looked around, and suddenly I noticed a patch of leaves that was disturbed and a log that looked like it had been moved. When I asked Dad about it, his eyes lit up, and he said he saw the treasure. He reached under the log and pulled out a plastic box with a label that read “Official Geocache.” I didn’t know what an official geocache was, but I soon found out when Dad opened it. Inside was a little notebook and a bunch of small items like a set of dice, a toy car, and a large silver dollar. Dad said that he thought the toy car was cool, so he took it out and put it in his pocket and then pulled a golf ball from his other pocket and put it in the box. He wrote his name and my name in the little notebook and then closed the box and put it back where he found it. Geocaching, which is what Dad later told me this type of treasure hunting is called, was much different than digging for gold in the ground. But I thought it was fun, and I hope Dad takes me again next Saturday.


What is the author’s purpose in writing "Nicholas’s Diary: April 2 and 3"?


A. to document what happened during two days in his life


B. to describe things that he and his father enjoy together


C. to show his disappointment in not finding treasure


D. to express how much he enjoys treasure hunting

Read the passage from chapter 7 of Animal Farm.

As Clover looked down the hillside her eyes filled with tears. If she could have spoken her thoughts, it would have been to say that this was not what they had aimed at when they had set themselves years ago to work for the overthrow of the human race. These scenes of terror and slaughter were not what they had looked forward to on that night when old Major first stirred them to rebellion. If she herself had had any picture of the future, it had been of a society of animals set free from hunger and the whip, all equal, each working according to his capacity, the strong protecting the weak, as she had protected the lost brood of ducklings with her foreleg on the night of Major's speech. Instead—she did not know why—they had come to a time when no one dared speak his mind, when fierce, growling dogs roamed everywhere, and when you had to watch your comrades torn to pieces after confessing to shocking crimes.


Which details best support the idea that the farm is a symbol for Russia under the rule of the Communist Party? Select two options.

A. “as Clover looked down the hillside”
B. “these scenes of terror and slaughter”
C. “if she herself had had any picture of the future”
D. “had protected the lost brood of ducklings”
E. “come to a time when no one dared speak his mind”

Read the excerpt from Chapter 2 of Wheels of Change .

Smith blamed the bicycle for the downfall of women's health, morals, and religious devotion. Her accusations brought a swift and impassioned response. The Reverend Dr. A. Stewart Walsh, a respected clergyman in New York City and a cyclist himself, wrote a letter to the editor of the Brooklyn Eagle declaring, "I have associated with thousands of riders . . . and I have not seen among them . . . anything that could begin to approach the outrageous and scandalous indecency of the resolutions of the alleged rescue league."

The underlined portion of the excerpt is best characterized as a

short-term effect of Smith’s activism to promote regulations on women riding bicycles.
short-term effect of Smith’s attempts to limit women’s use of the bicycle.
long-term effect of Smith’s advocacy for more conservative cycling clothes for women.
long-term effect of Smith’s anti-bicycle activism aimed at women.

How does the author's word choice in Macbeth help develop the tone and convey the theme the author intended? Be sure you have mentioned the theme and supported it with evidence.

If a room is called a bed, bed is called a window, window is called a flower and flower is called a cooler, on what would a man sleep on?

Which is an informal way to ask for something? *

Could you...?
Would you...?
Can you...?

I will give you brainliest if you give an actual answer Please help I have a headache and cant work anymore This is the rest of my points so please actually try!! The poem is going to be about animals and art instead.

Who was the Rhode Islander that would gift turkeys to American presidents?

Example sentence of obsequious

Does tone have an effect on how we speak to each other everyday.

Read the excerpt below from "Choose Wisely," a literary analysis of S. E. Hinton's novel The Outsiders. As you read, consider what evidence is used to show that Dally makes poor choices throughout the novel.

(i'll post in the comments)
How does this evidence support the idea that Dally makes poor choices throughout the novel?

It provides many specific examples of a character's actions.
It provides evidence that a character is trying to change but cannot.
It suggests that a character is heavily influenced by other characters.
It shows how a character changes as the novel progresses.

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How were Native Americans impacted by the Revolutionary War?


They lost a lot of land.


They gained lands taken by the French.


They avoided the war.


They were forced onto reservations by British soldiers.



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Which passage is chronological?

Which passage is compare and contrast?

Which passage is sequence?

Which passage is cause and effect?

Which passage is problem and solution?

Which passage is chronological?



Passage #1 – Chemical and Physical Changes

All matter, all things can be changed in two ways: chemically and physically. Both chemical and physical changes affect the state of matter. Physical changes are those that do not change the make-up or identity of the matter. For example, clay will bend or flatten if squeezed, but it will still be clay. Changing the shape of clay is a physical change, and does not change the matter’s identity. Chemical changes turn the matter into a new kind of matter with different properties. For example, when paper is burnt, it becomes ash and will never be paper again. The difference between them is that physical changes are temporary or only last for a little while, and chemical changes are permanent, which means they last forever. Physical and chemical changes both affect the state of matter.



Passage #2 – The Best PB & J Ever

When I got home from school after a long boring day, I took out the peanut butter, jelly, and bread. After taking the lid off of the jars, I spread the peanut butter on one side of the bread and the jelly on the other, and then I put the two pieces of bread together. After that, I enjoyed it while watching “Cops” on the TV. I swear, that was the best peanut butter and jelly sandwich I ever ate.



Passage #3 – Bobby Fischer

Robert James Fischer was born in Chicago but unlocked the secrets of chess in a Brooklyn apartment right above a candy store. At the age of six he taught himself to play by following the instruction booklet that came with his chess board. After spending much of his childhood in chess clubs, Fischer said that, “One day, I just got good.” That may be a bit of an understatement. At the age of 13 he won the U.S. Junior Chess Championship, becoming the youngest Junior Champion ever. At the age of 14 he won the U.S. Championship and became the youngest U.S. Champion in history. Fischer would go on to become the World Champion of chess, but he would also grow to become his own worst enemy. Instead of defending the title, he forfeited it to the next challenger without even making a move, and the rise of a chess superstar ended with a fizzle.



Passage #4 – Save the Tigers

Dr. Miller doesn’t want the tigers to vanish. These majestic beasts are disappearing at an alarming rate. Dr. Miller thinks that we should write to our congress people. If we let them know that we demand the preservation of this species, maybe we can make a difference. Dr. Miller also thinks that we should donate to Save the Tigers. Our donations will help to support and empower those who are fighting the hardest to preserve the tigers. We owe it to our grandchildren to do something.



Passage #5 – The Great Recession

Many people are confused about why our economy went to shambles in 2008. The crisis was actually the result of a combination of many complex factors. First, easy credit conditions allowed people who were high-risk or unworthy of credit to borrow, and even people who had no income were eligible for large loans. Second, banks would bundle these toxic loans and sell them as packages on the financial market. Third, large insurance firms backed these packages, misrepresenting these high-risk loans as safe investments. Fourth, because of the ease of acquiring credit and the rapid growth in the housing market, people were buying two or three houses, intending to sell them for more than they paid. All of these factors created bubbles of speculation. These bubbles burst, sending the whole market into a downward spiral, causing employers to lose capital and lay off employees. Consumer spending then plummeted and most businesses suffered. The economy is like a big boat, and once it gets moving quickly in the wrong direction, it’s hard to turn it around.



Passage #6 – Screen Protector

Before applying the screen protector, clean the surface of your phone’s screen with a soft cloth. Once the surface of your screen is clean, remove the paper backing on the screen protector. Evenly apply the sticky side of the screen protector to your phone’s screen. Smooth out any air bubble trapped on between the protector and the phone screen. Enjoy the added protection.

Which area of a notes organizer would contain the following information? Urban- city, metropolitan Suburban- outskirts of a large town Rural- farmland a. Content c. Summary b. Topic d. Vocabulary Please select the best answer from the choices provided A B C D

Complete the sentence with the correct form of the word.
Once the judge nodded
a wave of relief swept the courtroom.

Choose the correct answer. Which sentence best expresses the central idea of the passage? A. The Cassini mission, funded by different space organizations, was launched in order to study the different moons of the planet Saturn to explore the ringed OB. The goal of the ambitious Cassini mission, funded by different space organizations, planet Saturn and study it in detail. OC. NASA launched the Cassini spacecraft with the intention of studying the planet Saturn and its moons. OD NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA), and the Italian space agency, Agenzia Spaziale Italiana (ASI) collaborated in order to launch the Cassini mission that would study the planet Saturn.​

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The primary purpose of a short story is to entertain its readers. However, short stories can do much more than simply entertain: they can teach you valuable lessons and introduce you to new, exciting ideas.

Think of a short story that you’ve read that has meant something to you. It can be one of the short stories from this unit or one that you’ve read on your own. Think about why you like the story you have chosen. Then, compare and contrast the short story to other stories you’ve read. Explain what makes the story you chose stand out more than other stories. Did the point of view make the story particularly appealing to you? Did the characters or the setting draw you in? Was the writing style inviting and approachable? What was it about the story’s message and ideas that interested you?

5. The cousins gathered at the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs.
What is the direct and indirect object

The image shows pollution on a beach. Garbage strewn about an ocean beach. Aanya is working on a presentation for her health class about how pollution can affect the environment. She likes this image and decides to make it the cover of the presentation. The image enhances Aanya’s presentation because it shows how the pollution got there. illustrates what her words are describing in her presentation. illustrates solutions to the problem of pollution.

In the story in the maze of doom was the daughter of king Minos a hero why or why not

Blues music is an enduring tribute to the collective strength of spirit required to turn such suffering into art. Without changing the meaning of the sentence, which word can be used to replace the underlined word? A. changing B. interesting C. lasting D. surprising