<span>C) A lack of natural resources D) An absence of transportation networks</span>
Answer: D
In the story, Ali dresses up in rags and begs for money to buy ingredients at the market. The ingredients are to be used for a stew that will restore his father's health. However, people are cruel and rude to him when he begs. They assume he is lying in order to get money. They tell him:
"A dying father! There's a new one! What lies these pigs invent to take our gold!"
The behaviour is similar to Ali's attitude towards the beggar that lives outside his house. The experience teaches him a lesson on kindness and justice.
Answer:
The Articles of Confederation were the first constitution of the nation. The Articles created our first national government. The ARticles were organized to address the fears of the people and the states by creating only a legislative branch; they did not create an executive or judicial branch.
