Seven individuals and families, who between them owned fifteen residential properties, refused to sell despite the pressure. one was susette kelo, who wanted to hold on to her “little pink house” near the waterfront. some of the other families involved had deep roots in the community and did not want to be forced out. wilhelmina dery, who was in her eighties, had lived in the same house her whole life, and wished to continue living there during the time left to her. the cristofaro family were also strongly attached to their property, which they had purchased in the 1970s after their previous home had been condemned as part of an urban renewal project.

–“the story behind kelo v. city of new london,”
ilia somin

how would the development plan affect susette kelo and other residents?

they were in danger of losing their property against their will.
they were at risk of not being able to sell their land to the development company.
there was a chance they might not make much money from selling their property.
they were likely to face discomfort from construction taking place near their homes.

Why are slanted roofs found on many buildings within russia and finland? a. to prevent ice slides. b. to prevent the build-up of water during heavy rains. c. to prevent heat from escaping during the clod winter months. d. to prevent snow build-up.

Select the correct answer. after months of heavy rains, a farmer noticed a steady drop in crop production. upon testing the farmland, it was found the soil was severely lacking nutrients. which of the following explains the loss of nutrients from the soil? a. drought b. drainage basin c. leaching d. water shedding

The articles of confederation: article ii. each state retains its sovereignty =, freedom and independence, and every power, jurisdiction and right, which is not by this confederation expressly delegated to the united states, in congress assembled article iii. the said states hereby severally enter into a firm league of friendship with each other, for their common defence, the security of their liberties, and their mutual and general welfare, binding themselves to assist each other against all forced offered to, or attacks made upon them, or nay of them, on account of religion, sovereignty, trade or nay other pretence the united states, in congress assembled, shall never engage in a war.. nor enter into any treaties or alliances, nor coin money.. nor borrow money on the credit of the united states, nor appropriate money, nor agree upon the number of vessels of war to be built or purchased, or the number of land or sea forces to be raised, nor appoint a commander in chief of the army or navy, unless nine states assent approve to the same, nor shall a question on any other point, excerpt for adjourning from day to day, be determined, unless by the votes of a majority of the united states in congress assembled summary