They: benefited from the gold and salt trade, were influenced strongly by trade. (dense vegetation, not desert, prevented the Islamic conquest of sub-Saharan africa)
Silk was unavailable there, it was a Chinese secret, like gunpowder, and the horses wee considered better than theirs
Answer: Supporters believed Alaska would provide valuable natural resources, while detractors felt it was too cold and too far away.
Explanation:
Alaska was purchased by the Andrew Johnson Presidency in 1867 from Russia whose leaders believed it best to sell the territory as they did not think themselves strong enough to defend against the British decided to add it to Canada.
Not all in the U.S. were in favor of purchasing the territory however. These detractors felt Alaska was a cold and barren wasteland that was too far away. Supporters on the other hand, noted that there was a chance Alaska had valuable natural resources - and they were right.
Reasons for choosing George Washington as Commander in Chief:
- They wanted a commander in chief who had solid combat experience, and George Washington had a strong record from the French and Indian War.
- George Washington, at age 43, was both old enough to be respected and young enough to have the vigor and stamina for the battle campaigns that lay ahead.
- Among the colonies, Virginia had the most wealth and population. having a commander in chief from Virginia made sense as Virginia was key to the success of the overall effort.
- Virginians at the Second Continental Congress convinced congress delegates from other states of Washington's character and determination as a patriot.
For more details on George Washington's appointment as Commander in Chief, you might want to look at materials available from George Washington's Mount Vernon, the museum of George Washington's estate in Virginia.
