Answer: The French and Indian War emerged to determine whether Britain's or France's influence would dominate North America.
Explanation: France, along with its colonists and Native American allies, opposed Britain and its colonists, who also had Indian allies. The conflict initiated due to disputes over territorial claims, as Britain asserted ownership over the same lands.
Initially, the Babylonian state was already established in the Middle East with organized city-states, while the Hittites expanded by seizing territory and founding colonies. The Hittites had the ability to smelt iron for weaponry, which gave them military advantage. By about 1200 B.C. they faced famine and assaults from Mediterranean raiders called the Sea Peoples as well as eastern nomadic groups, which led to their collapse. From 1595 B.C. until 625 B.C. Babylonia fell under foreign domination until the general Nabopolassar expelled the occupiers and declared himself king, after which a powerful new Babylonian empire arose.
Response:
1. During this period, Spain controlled the Louisiana territory and had a border with the Mississippi River to the east.
2. The United States government at that time lacked the $15 million required.
Explanation:
1. Spain persistently hindered trade along the Mississippi, sometimes completely obstructing access to the river. Why? - Because prior to the Louisiana purchase, Spain owned the territory and bordered the Mississippi River in the east. Thus, they intermittently blocked all usage of the river.
2. The US leaders aimed to purchase New Orleans, but Congressional efforts failed to formulate a monetary offer. Why? - Because the $15 million price tag was a significant sum for the US government to muster at that time, leading them to secure loans from two European banks.
Rhetorical Devices are specific linguistic techniques employed to structure sentences aimed at persuading an audience or achieving a particular effect.
The correct options are:
2. The absence of a solution means trouble for us. Without a resolution, the trouble will intensify.
Rhetorical Device: Anaphora
In option 2, the author employs Anaphora, which involves the repetition of the same phrase (here, "Without a solution") at the start of consecutive sentences. This rhetorical technique is frequently utilized in speeches to reinforce a concept.
3. There's no immediate necessity for a solution; a couple of days should suffice to resolve this global dilemma.
Rhetorical Device: Verbal Irony
In option 3, the author utilizes Verbal Irony, signifying the expression of something contrary to one's actual meaning. Verbal irony must indicate that the stated meaning is not genuine, in this instance, the author suggests "a couple of days should suffice to resolve this global dilemma" implying that immediate action is indeed required, and the author is being ironic.
