Question

set 1: beseeched commended deter illusion oppression
when the united states was founded, only 20 - 25% of the population had the right to vote. this means 75% of the people living in the 13 original states had no say in the government.
75% of people in the u.s. at its founding experienced __________ because __________.
my answer my reason
oppression they were unjustly denied political representation and a voice in governing the nation which is a form of oppression

1. when her students turned in work late, ms. lawson took off half the points because she hoped a serious penalty would prevent them from doing it again.

ms. lawson tried to __________ late work because __________.
my answer my reason

Explanation:

1. For the first question: The 75% of people were denied political participation, which is the unfair exercise of power to marginalize a group, fitting the definition of oppression.
2. For the second question: Ms. Lawson used a penalty to stop students from turning in work late, which matches the meaning of deterring an action.

Answer:

1. My Answer: Oppression

My Reason: They were denied political representation and a voice in governing the nation, which is unfair subjugation.

1. My Answer: Deter

My Reason: She used a penalty to stop late work from recurring.