I think it wasthe Britains but im not so sure.
Because of the discovery of gold in San Francisco in 1848, many people began moving west to search for wealth and fame. The United States was discovering many things underground...gold, silver, and oil. These were some of the natural resources the United States had at the end of the 1800s.
The president. The president is the chief executive of the U.S. government. Glad I could help :)
The criticism of the Masons that was not common was transparency in the intent and implementation of their policies. The answer is D.