In 1867 the united states greatly expanded its territory a: when secretary of state william seward annexed hawaii. b: when the united states annexed samoa and the midway islands. c: with the acquisition of alaska’s 600,000 square miles. d. with acquisitions gained under the peace treaty with spain.

Which of the following statements is true about water access in the middle east? a. access to coastal waters is not important to people. b. most countries depend on outside resources for water. c. water is available in large supplies in all countries. d. all countries have sources of renewable freshwater.

Which statement best explains how the narrator interacts with the setting? a. the setting makes him lose hope b. the setting makes him envious c. the setting makes him feel angry d. the setting makes him gain confidence the answer is a

The telegraph, the transatlantic telegraph cable, and the telephone were important to businesses after 1850 because of a. they created a system for developing new inventions. b. they filled a need that other inventions of the day could not. c. they attracted investors and created the stock market. d. they made picture-taking a popular american pastime.