Slate is much more commonly found in wet areas, especially around rivers in the United States, so it wouldn't be very available to Natives who were more inland.
D) it protects our nation
They fought Mexico/paid Mexico. Not really sure. Hopes this helps.
My best guess would be Small, high windows. <span>Gothic architecture was first pioneered in Western Europe in the Middle Ages and began in France in the 12th century. The Gothic style grew out of Romanesque architecture and ended up lasting until the 16th century (1600's).</span>