What problems did the Cascades cause in the railroad’s first three years? Check all that apply. Rockslides often delayed trips through the mountains.
It was difficult to build a pass through the rugged slopes.
Hot temperatures in the summer warped the train tracks.
Avalanches in the winter could trap a train for days at a time.
Tornadoes sometimes ripped up tracks and derailed the trains.

In which sentence is the italicized word used correctly? a) the sloth is a benefactor that primarily feeds on vegetation, insects, and small birds and reptiles. b) the flood victims were eternally grateful to their benefactors who provided them with food, shelter, and clothing. c) the spectators in the stadium all cheered when the benefactor announced the game would go into overtime. d) the benefactors visiting the laboratory were impressed by the complex equipment the scientists used.

It can be inferred that the dramatic increase in defense spending by germany was the result of. (a) attempts by great britain to take german colonies. ( b) fear of a two-front war against france and russia (c) the need to put down a communist rebellion (d) a competition with the allies to produce atomic weapons

In a few sentences, explain how the medici family contributed to the renaissance.