Which event prompted a direct exchange of knowledge between muslim and western scholars

One specific historical event or development during the period 1786-1861?

How did roman authorities treat conquered peoples? required them to pay taxes to rome replaced their local governments compelled them to adopt roman customs invited them to become roman citizens

Washington said that the united states would be "friendly and impartial" in regard to foreign conflict. what was his reason behind this statement? a jefferson and washington had determined the u.s. was too weak to wage war. b the u.s. had a treaty with both england and france, and was thus required to remain neutral. c france asked for the united states to stay out of the war, due to trade relationships. d a special envoy from england asked for strict neutrality on behalf of the united states.