The influence of religion in the US during this time was perhaps most notable in New England, where the Puritans used their hard work ethic to build the societies that would soon blossom into thriving cities. In the Southwest, religion took more of a backseat, and was more about worship than a way of life.
Assuming I am reading your question correctly, the answer would be c.
yes, America could still in fact get a large territory. They could get it by force (war), Buy the land, or a treaty. The bigger question however, is it worth doing it. If America wants to get the land by war that just adds to what the're doing in the middle east, and if it's a neighbor next to them (Canada or Mexico) the blood shead could be high because of pupulated cities. As for money or a treaty it wouln't be that much of a risk but it depends on how much money and the details of the treaty.
Answer: A. Great Basin
The reason to support is
Historic Tribes of the Great Basin
The tribal peoples now living in the Great Basin are descendants of the people who have been in the region for several hundred to several thousand years. When early explorers first entered the Great Basin, they encountered many different groups. And although there were several distinct tribes speaking various (but closely related) languages, the basic lifestyle was similar across the region.
The native people of the Great Basin knew the land intimately and understood the natural cycles. Small family groups hunted and gathered, patterning their lives to take advantage of the diverse and abundant resources. The land provided all their nutritional needs as well as materials for clothing and shelter.
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