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Following the structure of many epics, the Iliad begins in medias res. Given this fact and lines 1–9 of selection 1, choose which of the following is most likely true. 1. The episode of Achilles' wrath is a major cause of the Trojan War. 2. The episode of...

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Selection 1: from the Iliad by Homer (translated by William Cowper) Which structural characteristic of epics is most clearly present in selection 1, and what is its function? 1. Structural Characteristic: invocation of the muse Function: to introduce Achi...

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1. . . . Loud was the din Of the assembling thousands; groan'd the earth When down they sat, and murmurs ran around. Which of the following best analyzes the syntax in the passage and its contribution to mood? 1. Syntax: inversion— Loud and the din are re...

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Which answer choice provides the best analysis of the figurative language in lines 19–26 of selection 1, along with its purpose? Selection 1: from the Iliad by Homer (translated by William Cowper) 1. Figurative Language: an epic simile comparing the Greek...

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Lines 26–28 of selection 1 and panel 3 of selection 2 both describe the assembling of the Greeks. Which is the most accurate comparison of the language in these sections? Selection 1: from the Iliad by Homer (translated by William Cowper 1. Both use sound...

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Which is the strongest connection readers should make between selection 2 and lines 10–30 of selection 1? Selection 1: from the Iliad by Homer (translated by William Cowper) 1. Selection 1: uses elevated language and elaborate descriptions to emphasize th...

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One reason the author uses varied point sizes for the lettering is to— library card application 1. distinguish between the information required from applicants and the information required from guardians 2. distinguish between the fields applicants should...

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Which of the following choices identifies a key idea of the application and a detail that supports it? Library card application 1. Key Idea: Mapleton library cards are mainly for adults, not children. Supporting Detail: Education 2. Key Idea: Getting a li...

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In lines 31–32, the poet uses the figurative language "The forest flames with blazes red as blood, / A conflagration sweeping to the sky" to— October in Tennessee by Walter Malone 1. introduce a note of despair into the poem 2. add to the images of Novemb...

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In lines 21–24, the poet uses personification to suggest that— October in Tennessee by Walter Malone 1. the change of season is marked by anger and frustration 2. the change of season is marked by longing and regret 3. the change of season brings new maje...

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And lonesome in a haunt of withered vines, / Amid the flutter of her withered leaves, / Pale Summer for her perished kingdom pines, / And all the glories of her golden sheaves. Which answer choice correctly identifies a sound device in the lines and expla...

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Which of the following best analyzes the extended metaphor in the poem? October in Tennessee by Walter Malone 1. In the first stanza of the poem, the fields of cotton are compared to a flock of sheep, helping readers visualize them. 2. In the second stanz...

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In lines 29–32, how do sound devices contribute to the poem's tone? In the story October in Tennessee by Walter Malone 1. The abundance of sound devices, such as alliteration (vast / vermillion) and assonance (flames / blazes), contributes to a dramatic t...

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Which best describes Joe Acaba’s use of supporting evidence in the interview? Interview with Joe Acaba, NASA Astronaut 1. F. He uses statistics to increase his credibility as a scientist 2. He uses facts to establish a serious and authoritative tone. 3. H...

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Which is most likely to follow immediately after paragraph 10? Base your answer on the structure and content of the interview. Interview with Joe Acaba, NASA Astronaut 1. A clarification by Acaba in which he reads from another astronaut's account of life...

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Who is most likely the intended audience of this interview, and how do you know? Interview with Joe Acaba, NASA Astronaut 1. Audience: the general public How I Know: The interviewer and Acaba discuss topics and use comparisons that most people will find e...

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What is one way the follow-up question in paragraph 9 helps the interviewer achieve his or her purpose? Interview with Joe Acaba, NASA Astronaut 1. It helps shift the conversation to a fresh topic. 2. It helps engage the audience's interest in Acaba's exp...

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The details shared in paragraph 6 support the key idea that— Interview with Joe Acaba, NASA Astronaut 1. the time spent keeping the space station running is the same as the time spent on experiments 2. astronauts on the space station have even more househ...

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Which is the best analysis of the author’s use of point of view in the selection and the purpose for which the author uses it? Leaving Home 1. Point of View: third-person Purpose: to enable the writer to give an objective description of a scene, showing c...

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How does the author use characterization to develop the theme “Growing up is not always easy”? Leaving Home 1. The author shows the immaturity of Immanuel in his fear of his trip to another country. The way Immanuel clings to his parents shows how challen...

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How does the author use characterization to develop the theme “Growing up is not always easy”? Leaving Home choose the correct answer 1. The author shows the immaturity of Immanuel in his fear of his trip to another country. The way Immanuel clings to his...

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Which of the following identifies an example of foreshadowing in paragraph 4 and correctly analyzes its effect on the plot? Leaving Home Choose the correct answer 1. "Is there a problem?"; It increases readers' suspense about how the problem will be solve...

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What do paragraphs 8–11 suggest about Immanuel's character, and what theme does that characterization develop? Leaving home choose a correct answer 1. Characterization: Immanuel feels rejected by his parents, so he is gratified to discover that his depart...

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mi abuela ______ (decorar) la casita de iengibre con mis hermanos fill in the blank

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How do I graph Y=1/2x - 3

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Show me a image of a graph that is y= 1/2x - 3

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Solve this but put it in Y=mx+b so the equation is 6x+2y=-6

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Solve this but put it in Y=mx+b so the equation is 12x+4y=12

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Solve this but put it in Y=mx+b so the equation is 1y - 1x=-1

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Solve this but put it in Y=mx+b so the equation is 1x+1y=3

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Solve this but put it in Y=mx+b so the equation is 4x - 2y=2

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Solve this but put it in Y=mx+b so the equation is Y=1

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Solve this but put it in Y=mx+b so the equation is 6x+3y=12

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Solve this but put it in Y=mx+b so the equation is 2y=2x+4

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Solve this but put it in Y=mx+b so the equation is 3x-3y=-6

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Solve this but put it in Y=mx+b so the equation is X+3y=-3

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Solve this but put it in Y=mx+b so the equation is 2x- 6y=-6

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Solve this equation by using mx+b ok so 3y=6x - 9

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Solve this equation by using mx+b ok so 4x=2y + 6

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from Tamburlaine the Great, Act III, Scene 2, Christopher Marlowe So fares Agydas for the late-felt frowns, That send a tempest to my daunted thoughts, And make my soul divine her overthrow. (lines 51–53) Which of the following best analyzes the prosody o...

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from Tamburlaine the Great, Act III, Scene 2, Christopher Marlowe What does the dialogue in lines 5–24 of selection 1 reveal about the character Agydas? 1. Agydas does not think Tamburlaine deserves Zenocrate's love. 2. Agydas does not understand that Zen...

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from Tamburlaine the Great, Act III, Scene 2, Christopher Marlowe Choose the answer that correctly identifies a dramatic convention used in lines 38–53 in selection 1, along with the author’s most likely purpose for using it. 1. Dramatic Convention: solil...

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from Tamburlaine the Great, Act III, Scene 2, Christopher Marlowe In lines 56–67 of selection 1, the author uses the dramatic convention of a monologue. What function does this dramatic convention most clearly serve in these lines? 1. It adds drama by all...

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from Tamburlaine the Great, Act III, Scene 2, Christopher Marlowe Which of the following dramatic conventions do the lines most clearly contain, and what is its function? 1. Dramatic Convention: dramatic irony Function: to create tension 2. Dramatic Conve...

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from Tamburlaine the Great, Act III, Scene 2, Christopher MarloweSelection 1 is a tragedy, the hero of which is Tamburlaine. What is the most likely outcome of the tragedy? Base your answer on your knowledge of the genre and on details in the selection. 1...

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from Tamburlaine the Great, Act III, Scene 2, Christopher Marlowe What is one theme of selection 2, and how is it influenced by setting? 1. Theme: True love is not chosen but found. Influence of Setting: The author uses the Middle Eastern setting to empha...

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from Tamburlaine the Great, Act III, Scene 2, Christopher Marlowe Which of these is the best summary of selection 2? 1. A lowly shepherd earns the nickname "Timur the Lame" after capturing a bride and her caravan. Timur and his fellow riders continue to t...

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from Tamburlaine the Great, Act III, Scene 2, Christopher Marlowe What is one similarity between the selections? 1. They both offer insight into Timur through his own words and thoughts. 2. They both highlight Timur's skills of persuasion and negotiation....

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Daring Dachshund and Pup Wonder Save the Day . . . Not The main claim made by the writer is that— story 1. people should see the movie only if they enjoy special effects 2. people should consider seeing the movie and evaluating it for themselves 3. the mo...

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Which of the following phrases is an example of an oxymoron, and what is its purpose? Daring Dachshund and Pup Wonder Save the Day . . . Not Story 1. Example: impressively awful (paragraph 1) Purpose: It humorously conveys the reviewer's intense dislike o...

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Daring Dachshund and Pup Wonder Save the Day . . . Not Which best analyzes elements of argument used in paragraph 3 and the way they strengthen the overall argument? story 1. Elements: counterargument and rebuttal Strengthens the Argument: The writer sugg...

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Daring Dachshund and Pup Wonder Save the Day . . . Not Which best explains the rhetorical device used in paragraph 1 and its purpose? 1. Rhetorical Device: strong language Purpose: to powerfully introduce the writer's claim that the movie is bad 2. Rhetor...

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Daring Dachshund and Pup Wonder Save the Day . . . Not Read the example of a rhetorical question from paragraph 3: Not one single person liked the joke the first time, so why would anyone like it after 20 repetitions? 1. Analysis: It involves a logical fa...

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Daring Dachshund and Pup Wonder Save the Day . . . Not The denotation of the word childish is "like a child." Review the definitions of the following words, each of which has a denotation similar to the denotation of childish. naive lacking sophistication...

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Daring Dachshund and Pup Wonder Save the Day . . . Not How does the author's choice of diction most clearly contribute to the voice of this movie review? 1. Formal diction (e.g., conundrum, underscored, insofar) contributes to a lecturing voice. 2. Witty...

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Sonnet XXV by William Shakespeare Which of the following choices correctly identifies and analyzes the poetic meter of the sonnet's line 1? (Lowercase text indicates unstressed syllables, uppercase text indicates stressed syllables, and vertical lines sep...

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Sonnet XXV by William Shakespeare Which of the following choices is the best paraphrase of lines 1–4 of the sonnet? 1. Since I am not lucky enough to have an impressive job, I will be content with the one thing I do have. 2. Let lucky people brag about th...

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Sonnet XXV by William Shakespeare Which characteristics show that this poem is an Elizabethan sonnet? 1. It consists of 14 lines divided into rhyming couplets, written in blank verse. 2. It explores a single idea using a fixed meter but without using a re...

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Sonnet XXV by William Shakespeare Which answer best describes the diction of lines 9–12 and its effect on the tone of the sonnet? 1. Diction: sensory and ornate Effect on Tone: creates a bitter, accusatory tone, suited to an observation about the uncertai...

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Sonnet XXV by William Shakespeare What is one way that the structure of the sonnet helps to express the poem's meaning? 1. Lines 1 and 2 form a couplet, separating the introduction from the body of the poem. 2. Lines 13 and 14 form a couplet, summing up t...

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What four factors helped to determine the climate of a given area

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What kind of temperature precipitation are found in high latitude climate zone?

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How does elevation affect temperature in Highlands climate zones?

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What climate zone has hot temperatures year round

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In what climate zone is much of eastern Europe located

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What climate zone is located near the equator?

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Name three areas of the world in which Highlands climate zones are found

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The blank blow across most of the United States

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The blank blow across the central part of South America

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M= 4n. 6m+5n=29

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3a - 4b = 4 A=2b

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2e + 5f = 33. E=3f

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W = -4x 3w + 2x = 20

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3e + 4f =-14. E = f - 7

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A = 3b + 8 A= -9b - 4

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E = 5f - 8. 4f + 3e = 33

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2m - 3n = 21 N = 3 - m

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Wings Of Fire The Hidden Kingdom Write me 2 pages that sounds like a 7th grader

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Wings Of Fire The Hidden Kingdom Write me 2 pages that explains about the dook sounds like a 7th grader

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Hey explain to me about the book called Wings Of Fire The Hidden Kingdom Write me 2 pages and please make it sound like a 7th grader

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Wings of Fire: The Hidden Kingdom is the third book in the Wings of Fire series by Tui T. Sutherland. It’s mostly about a dragonet named Glory who belongs to the RainWing tribe. Glory is different from what everyone thinks a RainWing should be. RainWings...

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3a + 2b = -30 B= 3a + 48

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3x + 4y = 2 4x - 4y = 12

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3j - k = -1 -3j - k = 5

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2m - 3n = 9 5m + 3n = -30

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W - x = 4 2w + x = -4

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Sign Language on Martha's Vineyard While researching Martha's Vineyard, an island off the coast of Massachusetts, anthropologist Nora Groce made a remarkable discovery. She learned that from the 1600s until the early 1900s, almost all the residents of two...

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Sign Language on Martha's Vineyard While researching Martha's Vineyard, an island off the coast of Massachusetts, anthropologist Nora Groce made a remarkable discovery. She learned that from the 1600s until the early 1900s, almost all the residents of two...

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While researching Martha's Vineyard, an island off the coast of Massachusetts, anthropologist Nora Groce made a remarkable discovery. She learned that from the 1600s until the early 1900s, almost all the residents of two towns on the island—West Tisbury a...

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Crystal Caves of Mexico While excavating a tunnel under Mexico's Naica Mountain, silver miners were stunned to discover a cavern full of luminous, elongated underground crystals. Composed of the mineral gypsum, some of the crystals extended as far as thir...

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Crystal Caves of Mexico While excavating a tunnel under Mexico's Naica Mountain, silver miners were stunned to discover a cavern full of luminous, elongated underground crystals. Composed of the mineral gypsum, some of the crystals extended as far as thir...

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While excavating a tunnel under Mexico's Naica Mountain, silver miners were stunned to discover a cavern full of luminous, elongated underground crystals. Composed of the mineral gypsum, some of the crystals extended as far as thirty-six feet into the air...

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Mongol leader Genghis Khan was one of the world's most formidable conquerors. Born around 1162, Genghis amassed an army of thousands of men and united the nomadic tribes of Mongolia under his rule. Next, he turned his attention to central Asia and China....

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Mongol leader Genghis Khan was one of the world's most formidable conquerors. Born around 1162, Genghis amassed an army of thousands of men and united the nomadic tribes of Mongolia under his rule. Next, he turned his attention to central Asia and China....

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While traveling through Iran during World War II, a group of Polish soldiers encountered a young boy with an intriguing possession available for trade: a bear cub. The soldiers promptly bought the cub, named him Wojtek, and took him to join the rest of th...

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While traveling through Iran during World War II, a group of Polish soldiers encountered a young boy with an intriguing possession available for trade: a bear cub. The soldiers promptly bought the cub, named him Wojtek, and took him to join the rest of th...

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"Martian cylinders are falling all over the country!" proclaimed a voice on the radio. It was Halloween night, 1938, and Orson Welles was in the midst of a performance of the H. G. Wells story The War of the Worlds. Most listeners were aware that it was f...

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Martian cylinders are falling all over the country!" proclaimed a voice on the radio. It was Halloween night, 1938, and Orson Welles was in the midst of a performance of the H. G. Wells story The War of the Worlds. Most listeners were aware that it was fi...

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One of the most important years in the history of democracy was 1215, when King John of England signed a document called the Magna Carta. Among other things, the Magna Carta made it illegal to buy or bribe one's way out of legal trouble—previously a commo...

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One of the most important years in the history of democracy was 1215, when King John of England signed a document called the Magna Carta. Among other things, the Magna Carta made it illegal to buy or bribe one's way out of legal trouble—previously a commo...

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