Answer: The US was concerned about the spread of communism in these regions. Thus, they US started to prepare in case of a attack as well as infulence these areas to become democrate states.
Explanation: Areas like Cuba (Right on the US's Door step) are good areas to directly attack the US.
Answer:
As stated by an entry in a journal owned by Clark, on August 13th 1805, Lewis presented the American flag to greet two women whom the party encountered.
Explanation:
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The flag was shown to represent the ambitions of the fledgling republic.
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