Which is the best example of how the physical geography of the region slowed the construction of the panama canal?
a) protests from the local citizens of panama interfered with american work schedules.
b) many workers were killed or sickened by malaria and yellow fever carried by mosquitoes.
c) arguments between government leaders of the united states and panama slowed its construction.
d) american contractors were forced to bring in new equipment to replace older, outdated french equipment.

Write an essay of at least seven to ten pages that explores the lives and influences of six significant women in history, including queen elizabeth i, queen victoria, indira ghandi, golda meir, and mother teresa, and one of today, german chancellor angela merkel. include in your essay how each of these women rose to power and influence, the obstacles they faced as a result of their gender, and the historical impact they have made or are making. how has the world changed as a result of their leadership? what role did the issue of gender equality play? the project essay on margaret thatcher is an example of elements that could be included in the essay.

Pl did european countries want to find a shorter route to the far east? a. costs would be lower. b. they could take more trips. c. the route they used was rough and dangerous. d. sailors did not want to be away from home so long.

Which of the following was a goal of european conservatives in the early 1800s? a. the establishment of a homeland for people with a common heritage b. the expansion of suffrage to the middle class c. the constitutional protection of natural rights d. the preservation of traditional ways of life