Compare and contrast economic, religious, social and political rationales for american imperialism

Lloyd’s of london was one of the first institutions to offer insurance to merchants and joint-trade companies. a major part of the insurance system involved people who agreed to take responsibility for the insured losses in return for a fee. what were these risk-takers known as? a. joint-stock companies b. investors c. underwriters d. merchants e. capitalists

Based on the map, which statement best describes the neighborhood of washington heights? (2 points) washington heights is a gated community. people of many ethnicities live in washington heights. restrictive covenants prevent most people from living in washington heights. dominicans have gentrified washington heights. washington heights is a dominican enclave.

Which answer best describes an advantage of shipping goods by canal? a) most towns would rather have canals then noisy railroads b) goods could travel very fast downstream in the canal system c) traveling by boat is a much more relaxing way to transport goods. d) heavy loads of goods could travel by boat more easily then if pulled by horses.