If it is this moment then it would be the present not the past so you would say is insead of was unless with a picture
<span>1.The Chinese did not have any more uses for a navy.
2.The voyages were becoming to expensive.
3.They wanted to divert their attention to stopping the Mongolians.
4.The Chinese began to adopt a policy of isolationism and did not want to interact with anyone.</span>https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20130423165801AABEmGv
They conquered a LOT of land for spain, especially in latin and southern america, and some parts of florida.
The event in Boston helped to unite the colonies against Britain. What started as a minor fight became a turning point in the beginnings of the American Revolution. The Boston Massacre helped spark the colonists' desire for American independence, while the dead rioters became martyrs for liberty.
I know this is a late answer, but hopefully it can help someone else out!
The answer to your question would be, "Each measure was voted on individually". This allowed congressmen to oppose the measures they disagreed with, but still keep the measures they agreed upon.