The Great Rift Valley!!
And truth be told I’m not positive on the second answer. :(
Answer:
In the first unqualified defeat of a British naval squadron in history, U.S. Captain Oliver Hazard Perry leads a fleet of nine American ships to victory over a squadron of six British warships at the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812.
Because the North wanted to abolish slavery and the South didn't because they were making some serious money.
Answer:
b Spain and the Netherlands