Answer:
a. The people of Puerto Rico did not have the same rights or tax status as other Americans
They reacted by having everyone work in the industry. While the men were fighting the war or making things that support the war, the women were also involved in production of weaponry and supplies. Even the children joined the war effort as Hitler's Youth, which was like a program for children to join the support of the government. When things got really serious and dangerous they even sent the children to fight.
Some people get caught by the police and they send them back to school.
You don't show options, so here are the different definitions
1. "the study of past events, particularly in human affairs."
2. "the whole series of past events connected with someone or something."
3. "a continuous, typically chronological, record of important or public events or of a particular trend or institution."
The question is asking with what kind of document or action "the president can quickly respond to economic, social, or political needs". The best way to the president solve problems quickly, is to use a executive order. So, the answer for the question is letter b) signing executive orders. <span>Is important to remember that the president can't signing legislation without the support of the legislative power.</span>