It was given to the US as part of the 1819 Adams-Oniś Treaty
Although warfare has changed dramatically since the Geneva Conventions of 1949, they are still considered the cornerstone of contemporary international humanitarian law. They protect combatants who find themselves hors de combat, and they protect civilians caught up in the zone of war.
The answer is D, a writing system
The event that resulted from a missed meeting between British generals Howe and Burgoyne is:
The Continental army's victory at Saratoga.
In the 15th century, Europe sought to expand trade routes to find new sources of wealth and bring Christianity to the East and any newly found lands. This European Age of Discovery saw the rise of colonial empires on a global scale, building a commercial network that connected Europe, Asia, Africa, and the New World.
