The people of Maryland had a long tradition of slave-holding andties to the south. They wanted to secede from the Union, butPresident Lincoln would not allow it. Maryland surrounded thecapital of the US on three sides and if they seceded, the capitalwould have to secede also.
D is the correct answer
Interestingly enough, the world did not see an increase in the number of hijackings after 9/11, which possibly could be credited to increased security measures.
Spartans feared the Messenians because of thier wealth and for thier influence in other cities.
According to the statement above: "What items on the great seal are clusters of thirteen to represent the original states? Multiple choice1. stars2. clouds in the sky3. arrows4. branches of fruit5. layers of the pyramid6. olives on the branch7. stripes on the shield8. feathers on the eagle's wing"
The answer is: stars, arrows and layers of the pyramide.
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