Mary and her fellow demonstrators are holding their state senator against his will until their demands for tax law changes are met. They know this is against the law and they may be arrested, but are fervent believers in their cause. Mary and her fellow protesters are participating in ______.

Luthansa, a developing city in the southern part of Curbhan, was recently hit by a massive earthquake that killed many people and left many others homeless. The country's government requested Henry Joe, a retired army official who is now a politician, to help raise funds to revive the city. The government chose Henry Joe due to his popularity among the citizens of the country.In this case, Henry Joe is a(n) _____.

A. pseudo politician B. opinion leader C. union representative D. role player E. pollster

Which of the following is an example of "luck" that limited Texas's exposure to the ravages of the Civil War?

A. official French support of the Confederacy B. Maximilian's long reign in Mexico C. Native American occupation west of the Balcones Escarpment D. the successful show of force by the army of General Banks