Answer:
a. They were unsure they could protect themselves if attacked by larger nations.
Explanation: is correct
They had their own strategies and it would be foolish to think that they didn't have thier own desires and knowledge. They were choosing the European powers which they thought would serve their cause, that is why some supported one European power and the others supported another European power. Their role was great because they knew the ground well.
I feel like the answer would be D. i know from prior knowledge that they sacrificed a lot of slaves.
The Union General Meade did nothing except hold his own ground without trying to attack the Confederate army.