The early civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Indus Valley, and China arose along rivers because they A provided easy access for invasion
B provided the much needed water for agriculture
c provided building materials for their cities
D contributed to the nomadic lifestyle of the people

How did the completion of the transcontinental railroad change the lives of american citizens? a-it increased the wealth of all americans and enabled them to travel more.b-it made cross-country travel too expensive for ordinary americans.c-it decreased the safety of americans who moved to settle the plains.d-it shortened travel time between the east and west for all americans.

Two of these describe "federalism." (choose two answers) select one or more: a. the national government absolutely controls all state governments. b. power is shared by the national and state governments. c. state governments exercise absolute power over the national government. d. it is a compromise meant to eliminate the disadvantages of a "unitary" and a "confederate" system.

Compare nicolson's written account with the visual representation in the painting on page 741 of your textbook. what are some of the similarities? what are some of the differences?