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i believe it is the first statement at the top
The answer to number 1 would be choice A, to help settle international disputes. The answer to number 2 would be choice D, to bring the war in the pacific to a swift end.
B the focus of the war shifted, hope this helps!!!
The answer would be C, they began colonies here in america to avoid the religious persecution they were facing in England
I think is true because I take a test about it