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Religion
Explanation: The passage notes that it was originally for religious purposes since their was freedom of religion in the New England colonies.
In General Wheelers own words, "this terrible catastrophe [sinking of the Maine] though not the cause of the outbreak of hostilities, certainly hastened the action of Congress in its declaration of war against Spain." According to Wheeler the Spains actions in Cuba were already leading to war between Spain and the US. The sinking of the Maine was the final straw that decided the congress to vote for war. But war would have come without the sinking of the Maine.
A. a peace treaty between Egypt and Israel
The Camp David Accord was a peace treaty signed between the Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin and the Egyptian President Anwar Al Sadat. The US President Jimmy Carter was also present when the treaty was signed. The treaty was preceded by twelve days of secret negotiaitions between the three at Camp David which is where the treat borrowed its name from. This took place on 17 September 1978.
They were located in New England because "<span>The merchants had more money to invest and access to rivers and streams for power".
The manufactory industry was at its growth and people stated the perceive more money, those who were capable of investing decided to do it in this industry as the changes and improvements were noticeable.
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They had weapons, their societies were separated, which made it easier for them to take over