Answer: Isolation
Explanation:
When George Washington stepped down as President, he advised the nation to maintain a policy of isolation from the rest of the world especially Europe, so that the country could have a chance to grow without conflict.
The United States generally followed this policy up until 1898 when they got involved in a war with the Spanish that saw them win and acquire overseas territory in the Philippines and Puerto Rico.
In the Presidential Election of 1860, Abraham Lincoln defeated all of the following men except "John Bell", since although Bell was indeed a politician he was not involved in this particular race.
Answer:
c) french settlements that comprised military garrisons, trading outposts, and missions
Explanation:
It was justified because he did what anyone else with the opportunity would do. His businesses practices were creating monopolies and trusts but what he was doing wasn't illegal up to a certain point in time when the courts decided to intervene. They all did it and they all became immeasurably wealthy. The government responded by introducing new laws to prevent such trusts and the labor was unsatisfied because they controlled everything.