This is page 3 of Reading Plus Answers Level J. View the complete guide with detailed information on page 1, or browse the questions below.
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What is the main reason Douglass accepts the invitation to speak even though he cannot celebrate independence
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To use the occasion to denounce the wrongs of American slavery
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Based on this excerpt, what issue on slavery does Douglass feel there is no need to defend
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The humanity of the slave
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In this excerpt, Douglass’ tone could be described as
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Accusatory
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In this excerpt what does the author mean by “America reigns without a rival”?
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America is the worst practitioner of abuses
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Eisenhower’s address mainly
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Changes nation was to make
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In his speech, Eisenhower notes there is the uncertainty that America will continue to face
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Outsized increases in defense spending
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Lowering the funds rate generally causes a rise in the stock market because?
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Lower interest rates will lead to an increase of consumer spending.
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The author backs up the statement that the economy can be unpredictable
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Natural disasters can affect the demands for goods and disrupt production.
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Reread this excerpt. Which two of the following things usually occur when the Fed lowers the funds interest?
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1.) Stock market value increases. 2.) People borrow money to make purchases.
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Based on this excerpt, which if the following would indicate that the Fed is doing a good job
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A high rate of employment for U.S. workers.