Why did the Geek historian Herodotus call Egypt the gift of the Nile"? Select all correct answers. A. The Nile was an abundant source of precious stones. B. The Nile provided water. C. The Nile gave the Egyptians more access to trade. D. The Nile deposited fertile soil.

the answer is d. tariffs were raised by america's trading partners after the smoot-hawley tariff act, decreasing exports, and declining job rates.

b) the confederacy had to pay all union war expenses.

the alfred thayer mahan award for literary achievement is awarded each year by the navy league of the united states. the award is named for an american naval historian and theorist, rear admiral alfred thayer mahan, united states navy who, through his writing, provided stimulus and guidance to those who share in the defense of the nation. presented since 1957, "this award for literary achievement is awarded to a u.s. navy officer, u.s. marine corps officer, enlisted service member, or civilian who has made a notable literary contribution that has advanced the knowledge of the importance of sea power in the united states."[1]

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