The US wanted it for its great Port cities. Plus they wanted to gain California from Mexico so the British wouldn't claim it.
Military chief, the power to veto laws
<span>__________class_____ distinctions operate in virtually every aspect of our lives, determining the nature of our work, the quality of our schooling, and the health and safety of our loved ones.</span>
Marco Polo was the trader that traveled from Venice, Italy to China and brought back information about Asia. Marco Polo was a Venetian merchant traveler. His father was the person from whom he learned the ways of mercantile trade. He did travel to China but he was not the first person. he made a detailed description in his books.