Read the excerpt from the History of Herodotus, Book 2. Egypt . . . is an acquired country, the gift of the river. This quotatio
n 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
One of the most important reasons why the Nile was highly valued by the Egyptians is the fact that the Nile floods regularly and in a predictable way. This annual flooding was responsible for bringing important nutrients to the soil, allowing agriculture to flourish. Without the regular flooding of the Nile, it is unlikely that Egypt would have been able to support such a large and complex civilization.
The primary concern that dominated the period of Congressional Reconstruction was how to reintegrate the South into the rest of the country. Another major concern was how to integrate African Americans into southern society.
