In the 1920s, a split developed between Nationalists who favored Western democratic ideals and Nationalists who wanted to share land and power with all Chinese people.
There isn’t a map attached but Monpelier is the capital of Vermont
I believe its the prevailing westerlies. They are prevailing winds from the west toward the east in the middle latitudes between 30 and 60 degrees latitude. They originate from the high pressure areas in the horse latitudes and trend towards the poles and steer extra tropical cyclones.
I think the answer is Alps.
Shinto and Buddhism are very popular in Japan as well as Christianity and catholicism