Most of the people who lived in China during the Shang Dynasty (c.1750 B. C.E.-c.1050 B. C.E.) were farmers. However, many people were able to become artists and merchants. They specialized in particular tasks.
Which reason best explains why some people were able to do other jobs besides farming?
A.
The people had created an economic surplus.
B.
The people had created a system of writing.
C.
The government provided different jobs.
D.
The government forced the citizens to do other jobs.

What states were considered part of the antebellum south?

"the plan of removing the aboriginal people who yet remain within the settled portions of the united states . . approaches its consummation. . an extensive region . . has been assigned for their permanent residence. it has been divided into districts and allotted among them. many have already removed and others are preparing to go. . " removal of southern indians to indian territory, 1835 this passage is most closely related to a) imperialism. b) the civil war. c) westward expansion. d) the french indian war.

What change took place in the african slave trade in the 1500's?