The Crusaders, who tried to free the Holy Land of Muslims, had been to Asia and experienced exotic delights. They picked up goods almost unknown in Europe that they now craved. Marco Polo added to the motive because when he came back from his twenty year break in China, he brought back tales of mysterious treasures of the East. As request for the materials increased, they became more costly because of Muslim traders. Europe then desired a quicker and less expensive route to Asian goods, so they became certain to send their explorers to the West instead which is how Columbus ended up in the Bahamas.
Answer:The 1862 Homestead Act accelerated settlement of U.S. western territory by allowing any American, including freed slaves, to put in a claim for up to 160 free acres of federal land.
Explanation:
<span>I believe it is A. It was the first direct tax imposed on American Colonists.
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<span>Douglass believed the Constitution could be used to abolish slavery.</span>
We wouldnt have the money to produce nuclear warheads, or the build up the military that we did. May have not even occured if we were physically damaged