Portions of what are now Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana were established as an independent nation, known as the Republic of West Florida.
Because he discovered the new world in 1492
<span>Chief Joseph is commenting on the reservation system. the u.s government developed reservation systems. the u.s government developed reservations as a way to promote white settlements of land formely occupied by Indians. chief joseph believes that Indians are bound to fail within that system. he draws a parallel between a native american and another living creature, a horse, as he explains that an indian need freedom of movement in order to be happy and healthy. chief Joseph uses three words to characterize a healthy, positive living situation-contented, grow, and prosper-and he believes that this kin of life is impossible for indians to achieve if their physical movements are restricted by the government.</span>
the correct answer is
A. to allow the U.S. Navy to travel quickly from ocean to ocean
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