Many forerunners and founding fathers of America hailed from the East, American westward expansion was considered to be the hallmark because of many reasons. It all started when Thomas Jefferson bought Louisianan territory from France, he believed that for America to become a powerful block in the world, its west ward expansion is necessary.
There was vast and cheap availability of fertile lands in the west which could be used for erecting major factories and create employment opportunities that were mostly low paid in the east due to European restrictions.
Gold Rush in Oregon was an alluring factor for westward expansion. Environment in the west was compliant and the land was productive.  
 
        
                    
             
        
        
        
Even if the United States had wanted to enter the war, its military force was simply not ready.
        
             
        
        
        
The end of the dynasty would be met with natural disasters such as floods, famines, peasant revolts and invasions. Nationalism in China emerged through historical experiences of greatness and humiliation.
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The Supreme Court of Maine was established in the year 1820, after Maine decided to separate itself from Massachusetts. The Supreme Court is the highest court within the State, and therefore it is the court in charge of final appeals. It is represented by seven Justices, which are presided by the Chief Justice.The main duty of the Supreme Court is to decide on questions of law, mostly that come from civil actions and criminal trials. The Justices, after reflecting on the questions that have been brought up, present an issue with their opinion on the matter, and deciding whether the decision made by the lower court is valid or not. 
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I honestly think it's all of those so C!
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