Evolution Can Be Defined as

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Multiple Choice

Evolution can be defined as

• A) a process which favors the average phenotype within a population.
• B) a process that increases the average size of individuals within a population.
• C) a process of eliminating "bad" traits within a population.
• D) a change in gene frequencies in a population.
• E) the extent to which phenotypic variation is due to genetic variation.

Explore the agricultural transformation of California in the mid-19th century.

Understand the impact of Harriet Beecher Stowe’s "Uncle Tom's Cabin" on public opinion towards slavery.

Identify the geopolitical changes and treaties, such as the Oregon Treaty of 1846, and their implications for the U.S.

Comprehend the motivations and criticisms behind the War with Mexico.

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Definitions:

Resilience

The capacity of people to “bounce back” and cope with stress and catastrophe.

Protective Factors

Factors that enhance an individual's ability to resist stress, trauma, or other psychological risks, contributing to resilience.

Positive Adaptation

The ability of an individual to adjust positively to changes, stressors, or adversity, improving resilience and overall well-being.

Personal Resilience

The ability to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness or the capacity to bounce back from adverse life events.