Since Slaves we're crammed into ships, they often died of disease, as diseases spread much more effectively when people are constantly in contact with each other, as they often were because so many slaves were fit onto each ship. Think about it: You're more likely to catch a cold if you get coughed on no matter what you do , because you are always close to the sick person.
The United States was unprepared for the attack at Pearl Harbor because up until that point America was not involved in the war. It was at that point that we became involved in the war.
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A) He feared land prices are rising too fast and wanted to slow land sales.
The answer is A no question. The united did not side with the axis and they certainly were not neutral.