The US wanted it for its great Port cities. Plus they wanted to gain California from Mexico so the British wouldn't claim it.
Egyptians believed that their kings were holy and even gods.
My opinion is C,because its a desert you need water to live
Adaptational failure.
Definition:
Adaptational failure refers to the Failure to master or progress in accomplishing developmental milestones.
No I don't think so because his or her peers could "cheat" meaning that they could lie and get him out of trouble. Another reason why they shouldn't is because if some of his or her peers didn't like he or she they could make it so that he or she would for sure get in trouble.