In his play King John, William Shakespeare writes "To gild refined gold, to paint the lily…is wasteful and ridiculous excess." How does this apply to the Gilded Age in American history? Is it a good characterization? Why or why not?

Read the sentences from walden by henry david thoreau. the greater part of what my neighbors call good i believe in my soul to be bad, and if i repent of anything, it is very likely to be my good behavior. what demon possessed me that i behaved so well? which option most effectively explains the meaning of the figure of speech used in this excerpt? thoreau feels out of place in the company of others. thoreau is happiest in the company of others. thoreau regrets conforming to the expectations of others. thoreau enjoys ridiculing the opinions of others.

Which amendment best addresses the fears of the federalists like james madison, that rights and powers not specifically listed in the consttuition or bill of rights will not be protected in the future

Why did trade along the silk road increase after it fell under mongol control? o people stopped using camels the mongols paved the road o it became safer to travel the mongols were better traders next question ask for