The first European settlement was established by Christopher Columbus and his men: on Hispaniola (today's Haiti): La Navidad, in 1492. 
It was abandoned next year, but other settlements on Hispaniola took over (and they were earlier than the other options).
        
             
        
        
        
Two years into his presidency, Jefferson asked Congress to fund anexpedition through the Louisiana territory to the Pacific Ocean. ... In 1803, Jefferson commissioned the Corps of Discovery, and named U.S. Army Captain Meriwether Lewis its leader, who in turn selected WilliamClark as second in command
 
        
             
        
        
        
Gunpowder, paper, printing, and the compass are sometimes called the Four Great Inventions of Ancient China. Kites were first used as a way for the army to signal warnings. Umbrellas were invented for protection from the sun as well as the rain. Chinese doctors knew about certain herbs to help sick people.
 
        
                    
             
        
        
        
Answer:
the number of males for every 100 female. 
 
        
             
        
        
        
Answer:
The correct answer to this open question is the following.
We should respect international personalities due to the following reasons.
Explanation:
1.- The work they have done in their respective fields. That is what they are known, for the hard work they had done through the years.
2.- The background where they came from. Not everybody had a great life. Most people suffered during childhood and were capable to overcome adversity.
3.- The accomplishments they have. They had gained a reputation as people that have contributed with "this" and "that," that have somehow helped other people in different ways.
4.- The example they set. People can follow the example of tenacity and sacrifice these people lived in order to get what they have.