Answer:
manufacturing capacity like: weapons, industries or factories and
Explanation: Because the North America got independence before the South America from the British and later on they became more powerful than any other.
The Louisiana Purchase was actually when the USA bought present-day Louisiana from France; it added French influences into our country, as well as more land.
Answer: I'm almost 100% sure that the 2nd one is correct, but I would wait for another opinion as well.
Explanation: