Its A. bc its A. idk why its A.
Answer: No other European power had established a presence in the area.
In the early 19th century, Russia had already established some colonies in Alaska, securing its presence in America. Russia was expanding East, across Siberia, and eventually started moving south, until it reached Northern California.
Americans who were involved in the sea otter business proposed some joint hunting expeditions with Russian supervisors and Native Alaskan hunters to hunt seals along the Californian coast. These expeditions allowed the Russian parties to observe large stretches of uncolonized land. This led to the conclusion that a Russian settlement could be established in California.
Answer:
to weaken France and ensure it had no allies
Wilson had to set aside domestic reforms to focus on the war effort
Answer:
institute laissez-faire policies
Explanation:
laissez-faire :
government should not intervene except to protect individuals' inalienable rights
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