PLEASE HELP I NEED THIS NOW!! Why was Russia slow to modernize?

Modernization was originally against the beliefs of the communists.

Natural resources were difficult to locate and use.

Russian Monarchy leaders resisted change because it threatened their power.

Russia was small and sparsely populated

The california gold rush: actually had only a small impact on california’s population because its rich farmlands already attracted thousands of new settlers each year. attracted almost equal numbers of men and women. resulted in laws that discriminated against “foreign miners.” made considerable wealth for average miners because gold mining demanded no real investment of capital. hurt the development of san francisco because gold discoveries shifted interest to areas outside of town.

Read the excerpt from the history of herodotus, book 2. egypt . . is an acquired country, the gift of the river. this quotation from herodotus, a greek who traveled in egypt, is about how the nile river enabled ancient egyptian civilization to develop and succeed. what specifically was the river’s gift? fertile soil fishing stocks defensive capabilities drinking water

Which of these best describes the battle of galveston on january 1, 1863? a) a draw b) a naval battle c) a victory for the union army d) the fist civil war battle in texas