8. the british had the most powerful navy in the world and a highly trained professional army. britain sent a huge invasion fleet to new york in the summer of 1776 to squash the american independence movement. yet by 1781, the british had largely lost the war. what factors accounted for this seemingly unlikely turn of affairs?

Which statement about the tokugawa shogunate is accurate? a. it was a dynasty established after the shogun defeated kublai khan, and it limited foreign trade in order to protect japanese business interests. b. it was established when leyasu defeated rival warlords; later rulers closed japan to foreign trade to protect japanese culture from western influence. c. ieyasu started the dynasty when he defeated his rivals, brought japan together under more democratic rule, and united the japanese people by restricting foreign trade. d. ieyasu decreed this series of laws to limit trade with foreigners in order to boost local economies and create unity among his people.

How was the method of making pottery by using coils of clay better than simply shaping the clay by hand? it prevented pottery from cracking when fired. it created a watertight seal. it produced more attractive pottery. the pottery could be cut or stamped with designs.

Forty years later, the fall of saigon remains a pivotal and emotional event to many. you will now conduct research to find two find two different representations of this historical event. first, you will find an image connected to the fall of saigon. then, you will find a second source of your choosing that represents the same topic