Answer: In the West, Americans found a lot of land to expand, new species of plants and animals, and access to the Pacific Ocean. Because of their access to the largest body of water on the planet, international trade was possible (but wouldn't begin for another 75 or so years, assuming that this is in the mid-1800s).
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The theme in Creon's word is pride. He creates a law believing that it is a divine will. It is his way to display the punishable pride that any man is no match to the divine right. Then he realizes his mistakes and in return, grieves the loss of his family.