Answer:
Soviet Expansion into Eastern Europe 1945
Communist victory in China 1949
1950s McCarthyism
Korean War 1950-53
Domino Theory
The main reason why Thomas might want to do this is because land acquisition was always beneficial, since he could make a quick sale at a profit before and danger befell his new property. <span />
The correct answer is the Battle of Port Hudson (also known as the Siege of Port Hudson.)
This battle took place from March of 1863 until July of 1863. This battle between the Union and Confederacy fighting over a strategic location along the Mississippi River. The goal of the Union army was to take over Port Hudson from Confederate control. Continuing to take over different ports along the Mississippi River would give the Union a significant advantage, as it would limit the amount of supplies the Confederates could send to each other.