Why had european powers not yet formed trade ties with japan?

Nita is the office manager at a service station. two applicants, max and tim, arrive to interview for the open mechanic's position. max's clothes are dirty, his hair is unwashed, and he doesn't make eye contact when he gives nita his name. tim dresses in clean jeans and a nice shirt, is shaved, and shakes nita's hand when he introduces himself. after the interview, keith the head mechanic, asks nita what she thought. both men have the skill set needed for the position. nita recommends tim. she is responding to her perception of

Which statement about mound builder works is true? earthen mounds were created for children to play on. bowls shaped like animals were made of stone. portraits were made of solid gold and painted with bright colors

Read this passage. anita was in her room listening to music as she styled her hair. her mom walked in and asked, “where are you going? ” “to a friend’s party,” anita replied. “i didn’t give you permission to go to a party. you will be staying home tonight,” her mom commanded, and she left the room. anita clenched her teeth, and her eyes watered as she slammed the door behind her mom. based on the details in the passage, the reader can infer that anita most likely will go to the party anyway. will be punished for slamming the door. is keeping a secret from her mom. is angry with her mom.