The eightfold path ended suffering in people.
James town was the first permanent settlement in North America
In 1794 Eli Whitney patented the cotton gin
They could've promised them land and they traded expensive goods with the British.
Looking at all of the options available, only 2) is a criticism. The media sometimes ignores opposing views.
Saying the media is unbiased is not criticism, neither is saying they research their stories or use a variety of sources.
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