As used in this First Superseding Indictment, 'Jihad' is the Arabic word meaning 'holy war'. In this context, jihad refers to the use of violence, including paramilitary action against persons, governments deemed to be enemies of the fundamentalist version of Islam.
Answer:Many of the colonies were founded by religious leaders or groups looking for religious freedom. These colonies included Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Maryland, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. Other colonies were founded purely in hopes of creating new trade opportunities and profits for investors.
"Countries with a sphere of influence should maintain free access to their ports"
Historians generally recognize three motives for European exploration and colonization in the New World: God, gold, and glory.These explorations, however, opened brand new horizons and broadened our knowledge about the planet. Thus, many new nations and lands were discovered and in one way or another they had to interact with one another. Those communications were inavitable and natural.
