Which was a powerful trading empire that stretched from the atlantic ocean across much of west africa

What should the christian's stand be concerning military involvement? is there ever justification for war? can a war ever be "just"? write your answer in a paragraph of 125 words.

2points which excerpt from thomas paine's common sense best represents an attempt to appeal to ethos to persuade the reader? a. the infant state of the colonies, as it is called, so far from being against, is an argument in favor of independence. b. to talk of friendship with those in whom our reason forbids us to have faith is madness and folly. o c. oye that love mankind! ye that dare oppose, not only the tyranny, but the tyrant, stand forth! o d. i am not induced by motives of pride, party, or resentment to espouse the doctrine of separation and independence..

15 pt (more than one answer)what are some of the ways businesses increased productivity? -obtained new machinery -obtained new resources -obtained new technologies -found ways to make their workers more efficient