Assuming the time period was during the Cold War,
both countries brought threats of nuclear weapons and atomic annihilation
To Gary Nash, individualism, became a great help to the slavery of African Americans, since as a historian, this was his focus. While it has always been America's stance that God created all men equal, this did not directly apply to the slaves as an argument by Nash.
B. fresco
Fresco (plural frescos or frescoes) is a technique of mural painting executed upon freshly-laid or wet lime plaster.
I believe she tells them to cover their ears with wax. The Sirens were known to enhcant sailors with their music and songs and lure them to their deaths. To prevent that Circe had them plug their ears so they wouldn't be enchanted, and go to their death.
A. Lincoln
I think it is Lincoln because the term carpetbagger is a compliment and usually said to the Northerners who moved to the South after the Civil War took place.
