Read a biographical entry about Thomas Edison in an encyclopedia or other reliable source. Then, in your mind or on a piece of scratch paper, list four or five statements you can make about Edison. Remember, each sentence should relate directly to the topic sentence. Then, write the paragraph.

Match the events to the impact they had on africa during the late 19th century 1.colonization of the congo 2.berlin conference of 1884 3.berlin act of 1885 settled tutorial disputes between european nations prohibited the slave trade in africa marks the beginning of scramble for africa

Which is one reason many african nations have not prospered after gaining independence from european colonial powers? a. colonial powers sent their weakest economic advisors to the new countries, and their recommendations were flawed. b. independence left them with weak economies, and many countries have been unable to overcome or recover from these burdens. c. the desert region of the interior is inhospitable to foreign investors, and business interests focused on the coastal mediterranean cities. d. the money endowed upon independence is still tied up in the bank of england, which is hesitant to make loans to struggling nations.

Which of the following encouraged westward expansion? a.the government decreased the price of federal land. b.each of these represents actions taken to encourage westward expansion. c.the government decreased the price of federal land d.the second national bank lowered the cost of borrowing money (reduced interest rates)