question: Following the earthquake, Joseph I gave his Prime Minister even more power, and Sebastiao de Melo became a powerful, progressive dictator. As his power grew, his enemies increased in number, and bitter disputes with the high nobility became frequent. In 1758 Joseph I was wounded in an attempted assassination. The Tavora family and the Duke of Aveiro were implicated and executed after a quick trial. The Jesuits were expelled from the country and their assets confiscated by the crown. Sebastiao de Melo prosecuted every person involved, even women and children. This was the final stroke that broke the power of the aristocracy. Joseph I made his loyal minister Count of Oeiras in 1759.

Following the Tavora affair, the new Count of Oeiras knew no opposition. Made "Marquis of Pombal" in 1770, he effectively ruled Portugal until Joseph I's death in 1779. However, historians also argue that Pombal's "enlightenment," while far-reaching, was primarily a mechanism for enhancing autocracy at the expense of individual liberty and especially an apparatus for crushing opposition, suppressing criticism, and furthering colonial economic exploitation as well as intensifying book censorship and consolidating personal control and profit.
1. Who was the Prime Minister under Joseph 1?
2. When was he given more power?
3. What did he do with it?
4. Did he get along with the nobles?
5. Who was blamed for trying to Assassinate Joseph?
6. What happened to them?
7. What was De Melo's role?
8. what title was he given after?
9. For how many years did he rule Portugal?
10. was he a proponent of individual liberty?
11. did he tolerate dissenters well?
12. When did Joseph 1 die?
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answer: 1. Sebastiao de Melo
2. after the earthquake,
3. became a dictator
4. no
5. The Tavora family and the Duke of Aveiro
6. they were executed
7. he prosecuted every person involved
8. Count of Oeiras
9. 9 years
10. no
11. no
12. in 1779

question: Andrew Carneigie, known as the King of Steel, built the steel industry in the United States, and, in the process, became one of the wealthiest men in America. His success resulted partly from his ability to sell the product and partly from his policy of expanding during periods of economic decline, when most of his competitors were reducing their investments. Carnegie believed that individuals should progress through hard work, but he also felt strongly that the wealthy should use their fortunes for the benefit of society. He opposed charity, preferring instead to provide educational opportunities that would allow others to help themselves. "He who dies rich, dies disgraced", he often said. Among his more noteworthy contributions to society are those that bear his name, including the Carnegie Institute of Pittsburgh, which has a library, a museum of fine arts, and a museum of national history. He also founded a school of technology that is now part of Carnegie-Mellon University. Other philanthropic gifts are the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace to promote understanding between nations, the Carnegie Institute of Washington to fund scientific research, and Carnegie Hall to provide a center for the arts. _ . His contributions of more than five million dollars established 2,500 libraries in small communities throughout the country and formed the nucleus of the public library system that we all enjoy today.
1. Who was given a royal nickname?
2. What was it?
3. Was he a poor man?
4. How much money did he have?
5. How did he make his money?
6. In which country?
7. Was he a greedy man?
8. How so?
9. How did he feel about people being greedy?
10. Did he support any charities?
11. Why not?
12. How did he think you should help others?
13. Did he provide any of those educational opportunities?
14. What are some of those?
15. What about internationally?
16. What is that?
17. And what is their aim?
18. How many libraries were established due to his philanthropy
19. Where are the majority located?
20. Did he contribute less than a million dollars?
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answer: 1. Andrew Carneigie
2. King of Steel
3. no
4. One of the wealthiest men in America
5. The steel industry
6. United States,
7. No
8. but he also felt strongly that the wealthy should use their fortunes for the benefit of society.
9. "He who dies rich, dies disgraced",
10. No
11. He opposed charity
12. By providing educational opportunities that would allow others to help themselves
13. Yes
14. Carnegie Institute of Pittsburgh, Carnegie-Mellon University.
15. Yes
16. Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
17. Understanding between the nations
18. 2,500
19. Small communities throughout the country
20. More than five million

question: Megan Tarzynski, 17, knows she lives in a world where looks are important, especially for teenage girls, but she is not ashamed of (...) her looks.

At Notre Dame High School for girls, Tarzynski takes an active part in many activities. "I am involved with drama club and another club called Polish club," said Megan.

Eighty-five percent of Megan's body is covered with what are called "port wine stains "caused by a serious illness. She also has glaucoma .

Megan has been going to Children's Memorial Hospital for laser treatment since she was a child.

When she was growing up, her mom, Karen Miller, had a hard time dealing with the public.

"I'd be accused of beating her and burning her. I mean, it was very difficult, very difficult, and I was a young mom and just to hear those things from people was hurtful," said Karen.

Support from her family and persons of her age have helped Megan accept herself.

"I only wear make-up if I'm going out in public or some place where I would feel more uncomfortable," she said. "And, if I'm at school, I usually don't wear make-up. I feel pretty comfortable with the girls around me," said Megan.

One of those girls is Megan's new friend Tanan Nicpon. She said, "I don't judge Megan by her looks. She is a really cool person."

"Megan is amazing. There is nothing that she can't do. She doesn't let anybody put her down. She does not let anyone help her in any way; she doesn't want any special treatment. She just does everything. She's amazing," said Karen.

In the autumn, Megan will be a senior at Notre Dame High School.
1. What skin condition does Megan have?
2. How much of her skin is affected?
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answer:
1. It doesn't say the name of the condition but they are described as port wine stains.
2. Eighty-five percent