What are chinampas?

a. artificial islands used for farming

b. crops grown by aztec farmers

c. birds sacred to the aztec people

d. walls built to hold back flood waters

Even before world war ii had ended, it was apparent that the allies would not remain friends in the post-war era. describe how the conflict between the superpowers manifested itself in the following region: europe.

You are serving on a jury. a plaintiff is suing the city for injuries sustained after falling down an uncovered manhole. in the trial, doctors testified that it will be 5 years before the plaintiff is able to return to work. the jury has already decided in favor of the plaintiff, and has decided to grant the plaintiff an award to cover the following items: a. recovery of 2 years of back-pay ($34,000 for two years ago, and $36,000 for last year, which ends today). assume that it is december 31 and that all salary is received at year end. this recovery should include the time value of money. b. the present value of 5 years of future salary. assume that the plaintiff's salary would increase at a rate of 3 percent per year. c. $100,000 for pain and suffering. d. $20,000 for court costs. assume an interest rate of 7 percent. what should be the size of the settlement?

Which of the following was featured in the middle-class lifestyle of the gilded age? a new emphasis on acquiring goods a return to classical ideals renewed interest in controlling journalists a reflection of rural values