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What were some characteristics of the yamato culture select all that apply a. it was a very weak empire with little knowledge of trade b. it believed its people were descended from kami the sun goddess c. it allowed woman to hold positions of power d. it developed technologies that improved life and increased trade e. its leader tokugawa brought peace to japan

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Which of the following statements best describes the terms of the treaty of guadalupe-hidalgo? a the treaty ended the mexican-american war, resulting in the u.s. finally being able to finish building railroads in texas. b the treaty ended the mexican-american war, resulting in mexico and the u.s. going back to their pre-war conditions. c the treaty ended the mexican-american war, resulting in the u.s. facing a lot of international backlash for the war. d this treaty ended the mexican-american war, resulting in mexico ceding a large amount of land to the united states.