Over a period of about four centuries, many millions of Africans were shipped to the Americas and forced into slavery. Write a
paragraph explaining whether or not you think such a devastating
event could happen today.

In the debate over independence, which of these are arguments a loyalist would have made? check all that apply.

“[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.

It is 1825 and you have recently moved from the family farm to new york city. write a letter to a friend describing what your new life is like.