Why had both China and Japan closed themselves off from foreign trade in the 17th and 18th centuries? What were they afraid would happen if they let foreign traders in?

Some historians argue that the changes brought by industrialization caused americans to beomce a more secular people. to what extent do you agree or disagree, and why? use evidence from chapter 18 to make your case.

What is the main problem with the commission form of government? a commissioners often focus on one area. b. each commissioner has too much administrative power. c. the commissioners have trouble working together. d. commissioners are often very corrupt.

Which of these terms describes the agreement between abraham and god that forms the found ation of the jewish religion