Have you ever been at sea in a dense fog, when it seemed as if a tangible white darkness shut you in, and the great ship, tense and anxious, groped her way toward the shore with plummet and sounding-line, and you waited with beating heart for something to happen? I was like that ship before my education began, only I was without compass or sounding-line, and had no way of knowing how near the harbour was.

Which statement best describes the purpose of the imagery in the excerpt?

It allows the reader to feel how lost Helen feels before she learns to communicate.
It allows the reader to feel how excited Helen feels when her new teacher arrives.
It keeps the reader in suspense and eager to find out what happens to Helen.
It paints a picture for the reader of how dangerous it is to be lost at sea.

Answer:

A It allows the reader to feel how lost Helen feels before she learns to communicate.

Explanation:

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Describe Cortes’ first week with the Aztecs. Include how the Aztec’s responded to Mocetezuma’s treatment of Cortes.

Which statements about John Monroe are accurate? Check all that apply.

He was a member of the American Party.
He was a German-born citizen of the US.
He used violence to stop immigrants from voting.
He was a mayor of Baton Rouge.
He encouraged officials not to hire immigrants.

How does the Declaration of Independence expressed in line my idea of a social contract?

In a paragraph, evaluate how well the rest of the Constitution reflects the social contract. Be sure your answer clearly explains the social contract and describes it within the Constitution's articles.

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In Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota loggers harvested over ______ million acres of trees.

Fill in the blank

Which colonial leader founded Georgia as a place where debtors could settle?


James Oglethorpe


Roger Williams


William Bradford


John Winthrop

3. Identify - Name one interesting fact or perspective that you didn’t know or consider before reading the ProCon list. What struck you about it?

The revolt at Anahuac ended with _____________.
a.
the return of Stephen F. Austin
b.
the outbreak of malaria
c.
the surrender of Captain Tenorio’s forces
d.
the surrender of William B. Travis

Part A Why does Franklin think he has to help the king investigate Dr. Mesmer? O He worries that Dr. Mesmer will become more popular than he is. © He believes he must repay the king. He thinks it is the only way to prove Dr. Mesmer's powers are real. O He wants the king to reward him. Part B 21 . a lip​

Musical instruments taught included the:

Who started the assembly line method of production?

Cyrus McCormick
Elias Howe
Eli Whitney
Samuel Morse

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An employee of ______ of Bellevue was sued for trying to steal technological secrets.

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Please define the following terms:

mercantilism, import, export, enumerated article, legislature, indentured servant, Navigation Acts, Dominion of New England, English Bill of Rights.

The Technology Alliance was founded in ___

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Directions: Use the textbook and your notes to identify which individual said the quotes below.

5. I wrote, The Crisis to rekindle patriotic spirit during difficult times and Common Sense, to challenge the loyalists and neutralists to fight for independence from Great Britain.

6. I was an early advocate for women’s rights and wanted women to have rights during a time when they weren’t seen as equals. I wrote a letter to my husband, John Adams that encouraged him and his fellow patriots to “remember the ladies” as they fought for freedom.

7. I was an old man during the Revolution and couldn’t fight for the Patriots. However, I continued to serve the Patriot cause by traveling to France to try to gather support for the Patriots. I also helped negotiate the Treaty of Paris 1793, which officially ended the American Revolution.

8. I was an African American Patriot leader from New Hampshire during the Revolution. In a ride similar to Paul Revere’s, I warned the people of New Hampshire of British advancements. After the war, I became one of the first black men elected to a political position in the United States.

9. I was on my way to work at the docks when shots began to ring out. I was one of the first to die in the conflict between British and colonists in 1773.

10. A good friend of Abigail Adams, I was also an advocate for women’s rights. Both my husband and my brother were very active in the Patriot movement. I wrote extensively in support of the Patriot cause and published plays and other pieces anonymously, which convinced many to support independence.

11. I was the leader of the Sons of Liberty who believed there should be “no taxation without representation.”

12. I was a French nobleman who joined the Patriots fight for freedom. I spent the winter at Valley Forge with General Washington and his men.

What is the "National Popular Vote Insterstate Compact?"


An agreement between states to pledge all of their electors to vote for whoever wins the national popular vote


An agreement to abolish electors entirely


An agreement to allow electors to have the freedom to vote for whoever they want in the actual election

How did the Treaty of Versailles affect the rise of Adolf Hitler to power in Germany?


The treaty outlawed the German parliament, making it easy for Hitler to achieve one-person rule.
Many Germans believed the treaty was unfair and humiliating, and Hitler used their anger to gain support.
The treaty formed an alliance between Germany and the Soviet Union that allowed Hitler to occupy Eastern Europe.
France used the treaty to force the German people to choose between Hitler's Nazi Party and the German Communists.

Which of the following is the theory that a nation can become strong by building up its gold supply and expanding its trade?
A feudalism
B mercantilism
C rebellions
D democracy

9. What were the conditions in India just before the Muslims arrived?

Which belief was supported by Martin Luther?
A. Giving a tithe to the church leads to the forgiveness of sin.
B. Part of being Protestant means believing in predestination.
C. God has already determined what will happen and who will be saved.
D. Sin has to be forgiven by the church before a person can go to heaven.

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Quick i'm timed! How is the United States’ process of declaring war influenced by Athenian democracy?

A. Citizens vote to decide if the nation goes to war.
B. The military commanders vote on when to go to war.
C. The president decides when the nation goes to war.
D. The legislative body votes to decide when to go to war.

Say you are in the military and you're stationed temporarily overseas. Can you vote in Presidential elections?


No


Yes

Explaining benefits of domesticating animals?

Please answer quickly!!!

WILL GIVE BRAINLIEST!! Which statement best explains the difference between the Louisiana constitution and the United States Constitution?

The Louisiana constitution provides the structure of government and laws for Louisiana. The US Constitution provides the structure of government and laws for the nation.
The Louisiana constitution provides the structure of government for Louisiana only. The US Constitution provides the structure of government and laws for the nation and all state laws.
The Louisiana constitution provides the laws for Louisiana only. The US Constitution provides the structure of government for the nation and all states and the nation’s laws.
The Louisiana constitution provides the structure of government and laws for Louisiana. The US Constitution provides the nation’s structure of government only, leaving all laws up to the states.

A map titled Fertile Crescent Rainfall. A key shows Annual Rainfall (in millimeters) in increasing shades of purple from 0 (light purple) to 1,000 (dark purple). The Fertile Crescent is outlined in green. The Fertile Crescent begins at the northern end of the Persian Gulf, continues north and west following the Euphrates River and Tigris River, and narrows down the western coast of the Syrian Desert ending in Upper Egypt. The Zagros Mountains are east of the Fertile Crescent. Areas near the Zagros Mountains and west of the Persian Gulf are lighter shades of purple. Areas between the Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea, and Caspian Sea are darker shades of purple. What does the map show about climate? Choose three answers. Most rain falls north of the Fertile Crescent. The Tigris and Euphrates River areas receive no rainfall. The land below the Fertile Crescent is dry. The coast of the Red Sea receives 600 mm rainfall annually. The Fertile Crescent receives some rain.