Which answer best explains why the new england colonies did not rely on farming as a major part of their economy?
a) the new england colonies had very limited access to fresh water and rivers, making it much harder to grow their crops.
b) the new england colonies had rocky, infertile soil along with long, harsh winters that made farming much more difficult.
c) the new england colonies had a population who believed they were too good for farming and looked down on farmers.
d) the new england colonies had much sturdier trees in their forests making it much harder to clear the land for farming.

In 100,000 years, the rotation of earth will be slower by how many seconds?

Explain why the judicial branch is considered the weakest branch. explain what might happen if the judicial branch could not separate itself from the other two branches. explain how a strong judiciary branch would maintain limited government and individual rights. explain why a law that contradicts the constitution must be ruled invalid. explain why the legislature may not determine if its laws are unconstitutional. hamilton argues that the judicial branch is not above the legislative branch. explain his reasoning. how is the problem solved when two laws passed by the same legislature contradict each other? explain why hamilton believes it is pointless to argue the power of judicial review will enable judges to rule in ways that serve their own interests. explain how life tenure is necessary for the judicial branch to be able to protect individual rights against a majority. explain how everyone benefits when the rights of individuals or groups are protected. explain how limited terms of office might discourage the best-qualified people.

Of the following choices, which ones are characteristics of west african society? select all that apply. a. arabic was the main language used when trading with other societies. b. christianity was the only religion practiced in villages. c. slaves had no rights and were only given specific farming tasks. d. skilled workers were a higher level in the caste system than traders. e. religious rituals encouraged the honoring of ancestors.