Which was a first step in the development of civilizations in both the egyptian and mesopotamian societies?

switch to monotheism

development of irrigation

overthrow of a government

pastoral behavior

Where did washington’s army spend a harsh and difficult winter in 1777–1778?

Where did benjamin franklin travel to to seek aid for the colonists during the revolutionary war

"but let us admit texas, and we shall place the balance of power in the hands of the texans themselves. they, with the southern states, will control the policy and the destiny of this nation; our tariff will then be held at the will of the texan advocates of free trade. are our friends of the north prepared to deliver over this great national policy to the people of texas? " - rep. joshua giddings, ohio, may 21, 1844 this quote points to what major issue in the years leading up to the civil war?