1. which of the following best summarizes how the environment impacted the growth of the maya? a. the maya had to adapt to living in high elevations with thin oxygen. b. the maya had to learn farming techniques to clear the dense rain forest. c. the maya had to build causeways and canals to adapt to living on an island. d. the maya had to expand their territory to find suitable farm land. 2. how were incan commoners grouped within their social class? a. by gender and age b. by family rank c. by wealth and status d. by religious worship

Which is the best conclusion that can be drawn regarding the status of african-americans in the south in the late 1800s? a) african-americans made tremendous political, social, and economic advancements during the reconstruction era. b) passage of the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments to the u.s. constitution guaranteed equal status and rights for all african-americans. c) the reconstruction policies enacted by the federal government were highly effective in african-american citizens transition to life after slavery. d) although african-americans had equal rights under federal law they were still economically, politically, and socially inferior to whites in the south during the reconstruction era.