I think it is A they were interested in trading
Some of the similar physical features that Mexico (a country) and Kentucky (a State) shares are: both have borders formed by rivers, and are located over tectonic plates, that make both vulnerable to earthquakes. The main differences are the territory (Mexico almost 750 thousand sq mi whereas Kentucky 40 thousand sq mi), climate, topography, and biodiversity.
The major and initial strategy of the northern states was A. attrition. The North had far more troops than the South, and it was assumed that the South would eventually lose too many men and give up.
it means you get the job done and show your domiance to them and show the you are stroong and not weak like the NFL