The correct answer for the question that is being presented above is this one: "d. Holland." Peter the Great travel to get his ideas of Westernization in the place of Holland. Peter the Great<span> of Russia travelled to England to learn about shipbuilding</span>
Alexander knew that if he just forced the Hellenic culture on the nations and people he conquered, there would be mass resentment, and uprisings. He blended cultures to prevent that, and really, it worked.
Most of it was conquered from Mexico not bought, as a result of the Mexican War of 1846, the rest was I guess you could say "bought" through the Gadsden purchase for 10 million dollars.
Full of danger or uncertainty. Hope this helps.