Select the correct answer.

Read the following excerpt from the Declaration of Independence.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.—That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed,—That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.

Based on the excerpt, what was a major factor that led the colonists to rebel against the British government?

A. The government had failed to protect the colonists' basic rights.
B. The government was exploiting the colonies' natural resources.
C. The government used colonial money to benefit the monarch.
D. The government imposed unjust tax rates on rebelling colonists.

Answer:

D. The government imposed unjust tax rates on rebelling colonists.

Explanation:

No taxation without representation

2. What was the El Camino Real?

Who was the sixteenth-century astronomer who used mathematics to conclude that Earth revolves around the sun?


Andreas Vesalius


Nicolaus Copernicus


René Descartes


Galileo Galilei

What factors contributed to rivalries between English and Spanish explorers?

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decision matrix chart is a useful tool for _________.
A.
estimating how much something will cost
B.
figuring out if an author is credible
C.
choosing which sources to use
D.
analyzing the information you have gathered



Please select the best answer from the choices provided


A
B
C
D

Which statement best explains why civil cases are important?

A). They help protect people from dangerous criminals.
B). They ensure that the rights of people accused of a crime are protected.
C). They provide a way for people to appeal decisions made by other courts.
D). They provide a way for people to settle disputes over money owed or services provided.

Please help me with History

This container was made in ancient Egypt in 3500 BCE. People in this area had developed farming and lived in large settlements. The climate was very different from that in Egypt today. It was less dry, and there were a variety of plants and animals. This vase is made of clay and painted with animal shapes and designs.
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What could historians learn about Egyptian life from studying this artifact? Choose four answers.

Egyptians made containers to transport goods.
Egyptians decorated items with art.
Egyptians paid taxes on containers.
Egyptians used clay to make containers.
The animals shown had some importance.

Which of the following best describes what drought is and why it is such a major challenge?
a.
Drought creates a moistness in the soil, which can cause crops to rot. Farmers can lose their entire crop
b.
Drought is a method of agriculture, in which the farmer sets fire to land to add nutrients to the soil. The fires can be a problem if they get out of control.
c.
Drought is caused by a lack of rain. It causes the destruction of crops which can often lead to widespread famine.
d.
Drought is caused by excessive amounts of rain. It causes the destruction of crops which can often lead to widespread famine.

We the people of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

A politician says that Congress formed the U.S. government and now controls it. Which phrase from the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution rejects that idea?

A. Secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and or Posterity
B. Establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility
C. We the People of the United States
D. In Order to form a more perfect Union

What was Francis Bacon known for?


insisting that mathematics could be used to explain everything in nature


asserting that scientists should rely on experimentation and observation


proving that the earth revolves around the sun


first describing human anatomy thoroughly and accurately

In what way were the religious beliefs of the Native Americans and the Aryans of the Indus River valley similar?

belief in one god
worship of animals
rejection of symbols
belief in human sacrifice

What does the map suggest about how geography influenced Incan farming practices?

The Incas had to use terrace farming to grow crops.
The Incas had to build chinampas to grow crops.
The Incas had to build dams to grow crops.
The Incas could not farm on their lands.
Question 5(Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)

How did the Code Noir affect slavery in colonial Louisiana? A. It outlined what both slaves and owners were allowed to do B. It provided a way for slaves to earn their freedom C. It limited the number of slaves a white person could have. D. It protected the rights of slaves and restricted the types of punishments a slave could receive.
I'm torn between A and D so please help.

Although The pilgrims had planned to be a part of the virgin colony do you think it works better for them to have their own colony in laws why or why not make a claim and support it with evidence and reasoning.

Which achievement was Giovanni Caboto, also known as John Cabot, known for?


He reached North America before Columbus but was unable to prove that he had found a new continent.


He proved that North and South America are connected by an isthmus in present-day Panama.


He defeated the Spanish Armada, allowing England to establish a vast empire in the New World.


He sailed under the English flag and landed in Canada, giving England a claim to much of North America.

Compare maps of the world in ancient times with current political maps.

Use the maps below to answer the following question:

Which city was located in the Northwest Native American cultural region?

Seattle
Miami
Houston
Washington, D.C.

How did the practice of indentured servitude positively impact our country?


Give 3 positive examples.

Since they were located in the North China plain, the earliest Chinese civilizations were:
A. Almost always under attack from their neighbors
B. Home to a diverse group of religions
C. The center of trade for every East Asian civilization.
D. Unable to connect with other civilizations.

Which belief did the Sumerians hold?

A. The gods were always kind.

B. Powerful gods controlled everything.

C. There were no gods/goddesses

D. The gods did not require prayer or offerings

Like the Phoenicians and the Egyptians, much of the Native American economy depended on what?
currency
production of manufactured goods
barter
ship-building

Washington Elementary, which James and Wash also attended, was a shock to her. All of the teachers were black. The classes were more crowded, and the classrooms were less well equipped than those at St. Mary's.
In addition, she had a long walk to school. Every day, she passed by Elyton Elementary, the white school that was closer to her home. "My father would always say, ‘One day, black children will be able to go to Elyton.’" Arnetta wasn’t sure she believed that would ever happen.

How does the author use third-person narration in this excerpt?

to present a contrast between black and white schools
to describe the peer interaction at Washington Elementary
to explain the laws that maintained racially separate schools
to share Mr. Streeter’s plan to integrate the schools

Who asked which president to switch to the metric system and he said no?

when was the pyramid of khufu discovered?

In one to two sentences, describe contributions made by immigrants in America

Why was Gen. Burgoyne’s campaign important for the British?

A British victory in New York would help win the support of the French army.

They wanted to cut off New England from the rest of the colonies.

The British wanted to cut off New York from Canada.

Which artistic achievements occurred under the Ming dynasty in China?

Choose all answers that are correct.


flowers, birds, and phoenixes painted on plates and vases


superb porcelain, using a variety of colors—especially blue


realistic marble statues of famous people


pictures of religious figures on wood

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9. One result of British regulations such as the Sugar Act and Stamp Act lead to further Colonial resentment because of their belief of —

A. foreign alliances
B. locally appointed governing bodies
C. taxation without representation
D. government control of speech

Please put the colonies listed below in the correct order they were founded (started)

Pennsylvania

Rhode Island

North Carolina

Georgia

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Which phrase best completes this list? (AP3X)