How did john astor become the richest man in america?

he traded valuable goods with the cayuse tribe.

he discovered gold in california.

he invested in the fur trade

he established the american beaver company.

French political thinker baron de montesquieu (1689–1755) was one of the enlightenment's most important thinkers. he is famous for saying that "when the [law making] and [law enforcement] powers are united in the same there can be no liberty." to which principle of government is montesquieu's statement most directly related? a) bill of rights b) individual rights c) popular sovereignty eliminate d) separation of powers

How do i do this? true or false? : elephants have the same dna as humans and bananas alike.

Select two reasons for the division of power in a limited government. limit misuse of power protect the rights of individuals leaders stay in power leaders inherit power control freedom of speech