ive about the presidential election of 2000. A plot outline includes the following elements: (1) exposition (background information), (2) central conflict or problem, (3) rising action (devel - ops the conflict), (4) climax (high point), and (5) resolution (how things turn out).

Create a plot outline for an eyewitness narrative of the military action against the protesters in Tiananmen Square in China in 1991. Then, list several incidents that might be part of the rising action in this narrative. (Rising action builds on the central conflict and increases tension and suspense.)

Answer the following questions in complete sentences that show your understanding of the key terms.

How much does a government spend when it wants to keep a balanced budget?

(a) Identify What were three goals of the conservative movement?

(b) Apply Information Choose two actions of President Reagan, and explain how each fulfilled one of the three goals.

(c) Draw Conclusions Why do you think many people use the term "the Reagan Revolution" to describe Reagan 's impact?

Read each sentence below . If the sentence is true, write YES. If the sentence is not true, write NO and explain why.

The U.S. Congress approved sanctions on South Africa that forbade American companies to invest there.

Create a plot outline for an eyewitness narrative of the falling of the Berlin Wall. The plot outline should include the five elements that were listed in the Writing activity in the Section 1 Check Your Progress. Then, write the beginning paragraph of a narra - tive in which an eyewitness tells about this event.