Answer:
Fur trade
Pioneer settlers were sometimes pulled west because they wanted to make a better living. Others received letters from friends or family members who had moved west. These letters often told about a good life on the frontier. The biggest factor that pulled pioneers west was the opportunity to buy land.
Originally Spain, Great Britain, Russia, and the United States claimed the territory. In 1819, under terms of the Transcontinental Treaty, Spain ceded its claims to the territory to the United States.
Answer:
<h3>Voltaire also seems to support empathy and forgiveness towards criminals. </h3>
Explanation:
Voltaire's episode with the King of the Bulgarians suggests that he was a <u>sympathetic and compassionate person</u>. In this episode Voltaire explains how Candide was punished so severely without mercy.
However when the King saw Candide, he forgave him instantly and asked his physicians to treat with the best medicines. It portrays the King's sympathy towards wrong doers or accused criminals.
Similarly, V<u>oltaire also seems to support empathy and forgiveness towards criminals</u>. He does not encourage harsh punishments or biased judgement in the courts.
I believe it would be answer C
