What statements are you talking about
I think it's The Declaration of Independence was written
They include "We the People" to show that they speak on behalf of not only themselves, but everyone in the US
He was afraid that Britain would ask for those territories as a part of their armistice so he decided to sell them quickly to the US and earn some money for the country while messing with Britain.
Explanation: Before entering the city, on November 8, 1519, Cortés and his troops prepared themselves for battle, armoring themselves and their horses, and arranging themselves in proper military rank. Four horsemen were at the lead of the procession.