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Following a referendum in 1997, in which the Scottish electorate voted for devolution, the current Parliament was convened by the Scotland Act 1998, which sets out its powers as a devolved legislature. The Act delineates the legislative competence of the Parliament the areas in which it can make laws by explicitly specifying powers that are "reserved" to the Parliament of the United Kingdom. The Scottish Parliament has the power to legislate in all areas that are not explicitly reserved to Westminster. The British Parliament retains the ability to amend the terms of reference of the Scottish Parliament, and can extend or reduce the areas in which it can make laws. The first meeting of the new Parliament took place on 12 May 1999.

For the next three hundred years, Scotland was directly governed by the Parliament of Great Britain and the subsequent Parliament of the United Kingdom, both seated at Westminster, and the lack of a Parliament of Scotland remained an important element in Scottish national identity. Suggestions for a 'devolved' Parliament were made before 1914, but were shelved due to the outbreak of the First World War. A sharp rise in nationalism in Scotland during the late 1960s fuelled demands for some form of home rule or complete independence, and in 1969 prompted the incumbent Labour government of Harold Wilson to set up the Kilbrandon Commission to consider the British constitution. One of the principal objectives of the commission was to examine ways of enabling more self-government for Scotland, within the unitary state of the United Kingdom. Kilbrandon published his report in 1973 recommending the establishment of a directly elected Scottish Assembly to legislate for the majority of domestic Scottish affairs.

1. Where did a sharp rise in nationalism occur?
2. When was this?
3. Who was the incumbent at that time?
4. Was he a Tory?
5. Did this country govern itself?
6. Who controlled it?
7. Was the fact that it was controlled important to the citizens?
8. What happened that stifled talk of devolving?
9. When was the modern vote for devolving passed?
10. What was the name of the legislation that created the current method of ruling?

Numbered answers:

A: 1. Scotland
2. the late 1960s
3. Harold Wilson
4. unknown
5. no
6. the Kilbrandon Commission
7. yes
8. Kilbrandon's report
9. before 1914
10. Parliament

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CHAPTER XXX

THE DEFENSE OF THE CAVE--SAVED!

"He has fainted, poor fellow!" said Dick, as he bent over the unconscious form of Bostwick.

"We ought to git back to the house at once!" put in old Jerry. "We must warn the cap'n and the others of what Lesher and his crowd intend to do."

"That is true, but we can't leave this poor chap here. He might die for the want of care," came from Tom.

"We'll take him along," said Dick. "Come, lift him up."

As carefully as they could they lifted the unconscious form up and bore it to where the rowboat was lying. Soon all were on board, and while Tom did his best to revive Bostwick, Dick and old Jerry bent their back to the oars, pulling as they had seldom pulled before.

The beach in front of the house was almost gained when they heard a shot ring out, followed by several others.

"Just as I feared!" groaned Dick. "Lesher and the others have begun the attack!"

"Then we'll have to be careful how we land," said old Jerry. "If we aint, we may run right into 'em!"

There was no moon, but the stars shone brightly, so the beach line was dimly visible in the distance. Standing up in the bow, Tom saw a flash of fire from the jungle below the house, and heard the crack of a firearm. Then he saw some dark forms running along the beach.

"Our party is making for the cave!" he cried. "We had better turn in that direction."

1. Who was loaded on the boat unconscious?
2. What kind of boat was it?
3. Did everyone get in it?
4. Who tried to wake Botwick?
5. Who rowed the boat?
6. Were they rowing harder than they were used to?
7. Who wanted to hurry back to the house?
8. What did he want to do there?
9. About what?
10. Who was afraid to leave Bostwick there?
11. What did he think could happen to him?
12. Who decided they should carry him with them?
13. When they'd almost reached the house, what did they hear?
14. Were there more after that one?
15. Who did Dick think it was?
16. What did he think they had done?
17. Did they have any moonlight?
18. Could they see the beach line?
19. Who was standing in the front of the boat?
20. Where did he say everyone was running to?

Numbered answers:

A: 1. Bostwick.
2. a rowboat
3. Yes
4. Tom
5. Dick and old Jerry
6. Yes
7. old Jerry
8. warn the cap'n
9. what Lesher and his crowd intend to do.
10. Tom.
11. might die
12. Dick
13. the crack of a firearm.
14. no
15. Lesher and the others
16. begun the attack
17. no
18. yes
19. Tom
20. the cave

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Abidjan, Ivory Coast (CNN) -- The European Union announced a recovery package of 180 million euros for the Ivory Coast on Tuesday as residents of the African nation attempted to adjust to life with a clear leader and relative stability after months of bloodshed.

Forces arrested former President Laurent Gbagbo after storming his residence on Monday. Gbagbo defied calls to step down after an electoral commission declared he lost a presidential election in November to Alassane Ouattara. Ouattara has been recognized internationally as the legitimate winner.

A violent power struggle followed the standoff, with supporters loyal to both sides taking to the streets in protests since December. Hundreds have been killed, according to the United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross.

Andris Piebalgs, EU commissioner for development, announced the recovery package on Tuesday.

"We will stand by Ivory Coast and its people by immediately starting to work with the government of President Ouattara to support him in getting the country on the right track towards reconciliation, democracy, economic recovery and sustainable development," he said.

The funding will provide support to ensure basic needs for citizens such as health, water, sanitation and to support the agricultural sector, Piebalgs said in a statement. It also will clear the Ivory Coast's debt accumulated through the European Investment Bank.

Top military brass pledged their support to Ouattara in a ceremony Tuesday at a hotel in Abdijan. Gen. Phillipe Mangou, Gbagbo's former army chief of staff, said on state television that the generals were received by Ouattara and given orders to take measures to restore order in the country.

1. Which country will get the package?
2. Who was arrested?
3. What was his name?
4. Is the situation okay now?
5. Who actually won the election?
6. Did he former president step down after election loss?
7. What ensued that?
8. What the supporters did?
9. How much was the package in value?
10. What support this funding would provide?
11. For example?
12. Who said that?
13. Who is he?
14. How many people died in the conflict?
15. Who estimated that?

Numbered answers:

A:
1. the Ivory Coast
2. former President
3. Laurent Gbagbo
4. yes
5. Alassane Ouattara
6. no
7. They stormed his residence
8. They took to the street
9. 180 million euros
10. to ensure basic needs
11. health, water, sanitation
12. Piebalgs
13. EU commissioner for development
14. Hundreds
15. the United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross