What was most significant about the house of burgesses during colonial times?
it gave the colonists a chance to govern themselves.
it freed the colonists from the king’s authority.
it appointed a governor for each american colony.
it gave the king greater authority in the colonies.

Which statement about the tokugawa shogunate is accurate? a. it was a dynasty established after the shogun defeated kublai khan, and it limited foreign trade in order to protect japanese business interests. b. it was established when leyasu defeated rival warlords; later rulers closed japan to foreign trade to protect japanese culture from western influence. c. ieyasu started the dynasty when he defeated his rivals, brought japan together under more democratic rule, and united the japanese people by restricting foreign trade. d. ieyasu decreed this series of laws to limit trade with foreigners in order to boost local economies and create unity among his people.

Which is not a characteristic of capitalism? 1. market economy 2. supply and demand 3. freedom of competition 4. classless society

"if i have seen farther than others," said newton, "it is because i have stood on the shoulders of giants." who were the giants to whom newton was referring? could this be said of any scientific accomplishment? explain.