I think it was to organize the colonial resistance to parliaments coercive acts I might be wrong hope I helped double check it sorry if its wrong
Answer:
the Pacific.
Explanation:
the United States moved westward toward the Pacific after the civil war. this was a time of renewal and motivated men.
Imagine this.. if you were in the middle of 2 fights, you would have weapons coming at you from both directions. If you blocked off one of the armies, it would be easier for you to defend yourself. Also, they could be more aware of an attack is they only have 1 side to worry about. :)
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