How does this quote reinforce the author's purpose in the book? It stresses the need for each citizen to take responsibility for his or her own well-being. It introduces the idea of citizens giving back more to the community than they take. It helps frame the idea that citizenship requires being actively involved in civic life. It states the theme that citizens and great leaders need to work together.

2686-2181 bce-- "egyptian civilization developed along the nile river in large part because the river’s annual flooding ensured reliable, rich soil for growing crops."

1069-664 bce-- "ancient egyptians developed wide-reaching trade networks along the nile, in the red sea, and in the near east."

george calvert wanted maryland to be a colony where could live safely. because georgia's founders wanted a colony of small farms rather than large plantations, they originally banned under british law in the 1700s, people who owed money could be