The best term to describe a Supreme Court that demonstrates a willingness to change public policy by not hesitating to overturn laws made by Congress or
<span>by the states would be an "activist" court, since they are willing to use their power to shape the course of events. </span>
<span>Soon after gaining independence from Spain in 1821, Mexico opened its northern coastal region of California to foreign trade. American vessels from the east were soon engaged in lucrative commerce with the Californios, Californians of Spanish or Mexican descent. Offering such necessities as cooking utensils and boots, as well as luxuries such as brandy, the Americans reaped profits of 200 to 300 percent. In exchange, the Californios exported cowhides produced on their vast coastal ranches.</span>
The main reason why the Boers and the British fought over Southern Africa was because large deposits of gold had been found in the region, and the Boers did not want the British to rule over the area and claim the riches.
I believe its A. But im not sure all the way :)