Who visited china during the reign of the ming dynasty, what was the goal of these visits

In 1637, colonists killed between 500 and 600 american indians in connecticut

Which of the following was probably the most difficult challenge facing construction of the railroad?

The political cartoon below was drawn by thomas nast in 1871: a political cartoon shows a heavy set man with a long nose and a beard in a suit and vest. he is smoking a cigar and has a menacing expression. he leans against a large box that says, in counting there is strength. on top of that box is a smaller container labeled, the ballot. dialogue under the cartoon reads, thats whats the matter. boss tweed, as long as i count the votes, what are you going to do about it? say? public domain what issue does this cartoon address?