Which of these is a fiscal policy that is meant to reduce inflation and increase the purchasing power of each dollar? A) lowering of taxes by Congress
B) raising of interest rates by the Fed
C) reduction in spending by Congress
D) selling of government bonds by the Fed

Read the excerpt from the history of herodotus, book 2. egypt . . is an acquired country, the gift of the river. this quotation from herodotus, a greek who traveled in egypt, is about how the nile river enabled ancient egyptian civilization to develop and succeed. what specifically was the river’s gift? fertile soil fishing stocks defensive capabilities drinking water

1. the fifteenth amendment guaranteed for all us citizens, regardless of "previous condition of servitude." freedom citizenship voting rights religious tolerance 2. which group was still not allowed to vote following passage of this amendment? women poor men rich men former slaves 3. the fifteenth amendment was the last of the amendments. carpetbagger lincoln reconstruction scalawag

What does portia compare a rumor to? how does she describe how the rumor is circulating? what is shakespeare's purpose in using this imagery?