The imperialists needed workers to work on the land that was colonized. The locals were not an option because they were often either insubordinate, or they were protected by the law. That's why having slaves to work in those colonies was great, which is why they got them from Africa.
Answer:
<em>b) emphasizing that his only goal was to save the Union.</em>
Explanation:
While Abraham Lincoln is well known for his debates with Stephen Douglas and played an important role in the discussions about slavery he was not an abolitionist. Lincoln was a nationalist that would do anything for the states stay together and avoid a war in the Union. He said in the First Inaugural Address:
" I declare that “I have no purpose, directly or indirectly, to interfere with the institution of slavery where it now exists. I believe I have no lawful right to do so, and I have no inclination to do so.” Those who nominated and elected me did so with full knowledge that I had made this, and many similar declarations, and had never recanted them.".
False
The decision was made by president Harry S. Truman.
Answer:
The Monroe Doctrine was successful in keeping the United states out of European affairs because after it was issued there was a decrease in foreign conflict for nearly 100 years until WWI.
Explanation:
Roanoke island in present day North Carolina I believe