Because men 18-35 had to serve for 3yrs, later 17-50, and if he couldn't afford it, he would have to hire a substitute to serve for him.
They wanted to show that they had control over the territory where they set up blockades that isolated the West as act of strength on their part.
D: Gold seekers came from all over the world and became permanent residents
Explanation:
Government is a group of people with the authority to govern a country or state; a particular ministry in office.
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