America had increased taxes while spending money fortifying coastlines and potential weakspots from the Russians while the Cold War was going on. More taxes=Higher Expenses=Less unemployment.
A. Astronomers predicted eclipses and developed a 365-day calendar.
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B. The city of Machu Picchu was probably a retreat for nobility.
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C. Scribes painted books and kept records of taxes and territories conquered.
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D. Emperors communicated using runners from the capital city of Cuzco.
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They were confident and believed the war would end quickly.