top of the tree is 172/3 feet above sea level the bottom of the lake is 10 3/4 feet below sea level what is the vertical distance from the bottom of a lake to the top of the tree

After the experience with great britain having a monarchy, the united states realized that everyone needed to have a voice in the government. the fact that americans had no voice was the main reason for the war. thus, they created a democracy, where the people voted for their representatives and the government ruled with the consent of the people.