Which statement best describes a colony

7. how did the early egyptians use the flooding of the nile river to their advantage? they diverted the water to flood their enemy's lands and destroy their crops. they created an easier way to travel to the mediterranean sea and the indian ocean. they established a new water-based athletic event for the ancient olympics in greece. they devised an innovative irrigation system, which created a surplus of food.

Which phrase best fits in the blank box? wasted government money gave citizens government money encouraged people to vote supported government investigations

What does the term “escalation” refer to?