Catalonia’s leader announced a declaration of independence but then suspended it. His announcement followed a controversial referendum vote. We explain why many, but by no means all, Catalans want self-rule, how their actions have angered people in the other parts of Spain and why the Spanish government insists that it’s impossible.
A flipbook version of the True Book with page-turning and read-along features (embedded AUDIO in each flash book), chapter tabs, and vocabulary terms indentified and defined. The “book” has been transformed into a versatile digital resource enabling the student to exercise the non-linear reading and viewing behaviors that we know take place with digital content.
A proven 5-step study guide for today’s digital learners preparing for the AP U.S. Government and Politics exam. The wildly popular test prep guide— updated and enhanced for today’s digital learners—AP U.S. Government and Politics Cross-Platform Prep Course 2017 provides a proven strategy for achieving high scores on this demanding Advanced Placement exam, as well as access to the whole course in print, online, and on mobile devices.
Louis XVI was a gentle and unassuming man who did not want to be king but attempted to work for the welfare of his people–until his government was engulfed by the violent upheavals of the French Revolution. Facing the rapidly changing desires of his subjects, he gave way to the policies they demanded. Few rulers have acquiesced to such startling changes of government within such a brief span of time.