Why did us and french diplomats fail to smooth relations between the two countries in 1796?

us diplomats threatened to sign a treaty with britain.

o us diplomats were shocked by the french revolution.

french diplomats refused to stop seizing us ships.

french diplomats demanded large bribes and loans.

Round arches allowed the romans to create structures with

In what way did expansion and global trade during the 15th to 18th centuries affect the economies of european countries?

“[the city’s engineers excelled in areas] neglected by the greeks, such as the construction of roads and aqueducts, and of sewers that could wash the filth of the city into the tiber. they have built paved roads throughout the country, leveling ridges and filling up hollows, so as to make possible the movements of heavily loaded wagons. . and such is the quantity of water brought in by the aqueducts, that veritable rivers flow through the city and its sewers: almost every house has cisterns, waterpipes, and copious fountains.” —strabo, as quoted in empires ascendant: time frame 400 b. c.–a. d. 200 cisterns are tanks that hold water until it is needed; if a house has a cistern, it is likely to also have a. aqueducts. c. a swimming pool. b. a fish pond. d. sinks and faucets.