One of the ways the legislative branch checks the executive branch is that the legislative branch has the power to impeach the president.
The earliest Chinese people did not have to worry about invasions from foreign countries because of their strong army and geography. The Chinese army present in ancient times were very strong and able to defend their lands. Chinese also build china wall in order to protect their lands from the invasion of other people. The geography of china also made difficult for the invaders to capture china.
The answer is A. Developed extensive trade networks
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It is correct to say that the "Gilded Age" usually refers to business and worker interests in the period after Reconstruction to about 1900.
The aspect of the farmers’ experiences during this time that is similar is that they suffer many problems and tribulations during the Gilded Age, as was the case of the workers that labored in the big industries in the larger cities such as New York, Chicago, or Pittsburgh.
The American farmers were living in deep debt during the Gilded Age. They knew they had the risk of losing their properties and farms due to that debt. It was a time when the prices of the crops were down, making things worse. Another issue was the price railroads charged to transport their crops. It was too expensive for farmers.
During this Gilded Age, corruption actions in the government allowed the creation of monopolies as was the case of the Standard Oil Company owned by John D. Rockefeller or the US Steel Company owned by Andrew Carnegie.
Because they wanted their own freedom/independence
