Yes, the reason they financed exploration is that they have either a monopoly over the found trade routes or the explorers found valuable resources in the regions.
The 18th amendment outlawed the selling and making liquor in the United States in the 1920's. Although this was established, many people still consumed pre-purchased liquor,made it themselves, or famous gangsters like Al Capone sold it illegally in secret bars. Overall, it didn't really accomplish anything because even though it wasn't legal, people were drinking more than ever and crime increased majorly in cities.
<span>crossed over the Bering Land</span>
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Korea (both north and south), Taiwan and, Hong Kong :) (hope this helped
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