Why might the queen have rejected the petition and instead supported the formation of joint stock companies

How were castas paintings used to stabilize a society?

Space is not completely empty. there are small particles in space. what happens when these particles come together?

President of the united states has scheduled a cabinet meeting today to discuss energy policy with specific focus on pollution and global warming. given what you know of the executive branch, which group of attendees would the president most likely expect to provide up-to-date information and expert insight during this meeting?