Thomas jefferson's intent when writing the declaration of independence was to
a. provide an emotional appeal to his british audience.
b. motivate the american people to continue their revolutionary efforts.
c. convince british loyalists within the colonies to abandon their allegiance to king george.
d. state and justify a clear argument for independence.

Congress could only request money and had no power to tax; each state made its own money; there was no national court system. which one of these weaknesses do you believe was the most important to correct?

How does the process of constructing a historical narrative differ from the process of creating a timeline

“[the city’s engineers excelled in areas] neglected by the greeks, such as the construction of roads and aqueducts, and of sewers that could wash the filth of the city into the tiber. they have built paved roads throughout the country, leveling ridges and filling up hollows, so as to make possible the movements of heavily loaded wagons. . and such is the quantity of water brought in by the aqueducts, that veritable rivers flow through the city and its sewers: almost every house has cisterns, waterpipes, and copious fountains.” —strabo, as quoted in empires ascendant: time frame 400 b.c.–a.d. 200 cisterns are tanks that hold water until it is needed; if a house has a cistern, it is likely to also have a. aqueducts. c. a swimming pool. b. a fish pond. d. sinks and faucets.