The Devastation of Hurricane Katrina Caused New Orleans to Lose

question 11

True/False

The devastation of Hurricane Katrina caused New Orleans to lose more than half (about 54 percent)of its population.

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International Agreements

Treaties or accords between countries that govern their mutual relations and commitments.

Senate

The Senate is one of the two chambers of the United States Congress, responsible for making and passing federal laws, consisting of two senators from each state.

Nontariff Barrier

Any impediment to international trade other than tariffs.

Embargoes

Government-imposed restrictions on trade with a particular country or the exchange of specific goods, often used as a political tool.