The regions were sucked up into the conflict and into numerous proxy wars. The region alignment was of major concern to the two powers each competing to check each other powers in the region and extend its interests. The middle east became more important because of its rich oil fields.
This is a very highly contested question in American history, but most historians believe that no, the settlers wouldn't have been able to survive since they lacked the skills and knowledge that would have allowed them to properly farm the land and hunt for food.
The ICC was a response to mounting public protests over perceived malpractices and abuses of the railroad industry.
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Confederate officers were allowed to be in charge of state governments. They just had to pledge that they wouldn’t rebel again. <span>Johnson wanted to reunite America, and allowing Confederate officers would be a good way of persuading citizens to accepting them again.</span>The answer would likely be A.
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