How did Ptolemy’s theories contribute to the development of astronomy? He believed that the Earth was flat. He believed that the moon’s rotation caused ocean tides. He theorized that the Earth was moving closer to the sun. He theorized that the Earth was the center of the universe.

Washington said that the united states would be "friendly and impartial" in regard to foreign conflict. what was his reason behind this statement? a jefferson and washington had determined the u.s. was too weak to wage war. b the u.s. had a treaty with both england and france, and was thus required to remain neutral. c france asked for the united states to stay out of the war, due to trade relationships. d a special envoy from england asked for strict neutrality on behalf of the united states.

Which best describes the albany plan of union? it was a failed plan to eliminate the colonists’ right to vote.it was a failed plan to unite the american colonies.it was a failed plan to make the colonies independent from britain.it was a failed plan to strengthen individual colonial governments.?

The independence movement in british india resulted in a partition (breaking apart) of the country. in august 1947, two independent countries were formed, one of which was a. ceylon. b. pakistan. c. burma. d. bangladesh.