The the period of the second party system (mid 1824-1860)
Because the U.S citizens were afraid of the government having too much power, and the minorities felt that they didn't have many rights
The Indus River of course provided for a direct source of water in the region, which helped sustain life, but it also provided for wide-spread irrigation of the surrounding land, which made for very fertile soil and healthy crop growth. Another benefit to this region was the temperate climate.
You dont need big forces to take on the enemy, i was taught that it is more of a hit and run stragedy to help limit casualties
