Ancient Civilizations in Mesopotamia had which characteristics? (Select all that apply). A. They had economies based on agriculture and trade.
B. They mainly used a bartering system to conduct business.
C. They had mainly "polytheistic" religions, (worshipping multiple gods).
D. They did not use metal tools.
E. They were ruled by powerful kings who often had absolute authority.
F. They lived in tents.

why was the national assembly formed by the third estate?

the estates-general had not been assembled since 1614, and its deputies drew up long lists of grievances and called for sweeping political and social reforms. the third estate, which had the most representatives, declared itself the national assembly and took an oath to force a new constitution on the king.

couples could only have one child to reduce the population growth.

the most famous of all the units fighting in cuba, the "rough riders" was the name given to the first u.s. volunteer cavalry under the leadership of theodore roosevelt. roosevelt resigned his position as assistant secretary of the navy in may 1898 to join the volunteer cavalry. the original plan for this unit called for filling it with men from the indian territory, new mexico, arizona, and oklahoma. however, once roosevelt joined the group, it quickly became the place for a mix of troops ranging from ivy league athletes to glee-club singers to texas rangers and indians.