The first is that they violated the continental blockade
The blockade, also known as the continental system, was a system introduced by Napoleon with a goal of preventing British goods from reaching Europe. However, smugglers were highly successful at getting them to European markets so the system proved to be ineffective. The state supported these smugglers
The second is that they captured men from American vessels
If the British navy managed to find an American ship with American workers such as fishermen or similar, they would capture their ship and force the people to join the Royal Navy so that they may help with fighting Britain's enemies. This was heavily disliked by the American population but there was not much that could be done about it.
Answers:
- MARY WOLLSTONECRAFT = Men and women should have access to the same educational opportunities
- THOMAS HOBBES = Argued in favor of Absolute Monarchies
- ADAM SMITH = Laid the foundation for the modern science of economics, believed all people have a natural desire to better their lives.
- MONTESQUIEU = Influenced the creation of the Constitution of the United States
Key books by those philosophers in those areas:
- Mary Wollstonecraft, <em>Thoughts on the Education of Daughters </em>(1787)
- Thomas Hobbes, <em>Leviathan </em>(1651)
- Adam Smith, <em>Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations </em>(1776)
- Montesquieu, <em>Spirit of the Laws </em>(1748)
Answer:
D. Prolonged drought destroyed plant and animal life, leading to famine.
Explanation:
Ancient Egypt was dependent and thrive on the fertile land near the bank of the River Nile. This area was suitable for agriculture due to the annual flooding and receding of the River Nile. They used the flooding as a means of irrigation system for the plants, and during the recession of River Nile, the areas would have been enriched with black silt and minerals suitable for the growing of crops.
However, during the Ptolemaic period when there was a prolonged drought. The natural disaster destroyed plant and animal life, leading to famine.
