Why did the qing regime have a policy of limited foriegn contracts?
a. a sense of cultural arrogance led the chinese to believe they were superior.
b. they feared complete invasion by advanced european armed forces.
c. the infrastructure was inadequate to deal with naval and overland commerce
d. they wanted to avoid a demographic shift from the rural countryside to port cities

Who were some of the first people to use prostheses?

What explains the increase in life expectancy in botswana? a. the increased availability of jobs and an improved economy b. access to antiretroviral drugs, hiv/aids education, and widespread hiv/aids testing c. a series of military takeovers that stabilized the political system and led to education reform and increased literacy rates d. a recent military coup that led to an improved healthcare system select the best answer from the choices provided.

What is the meaning of the phrase “bear ’t”? what word is left out between the words but and few?