Why was the Mississippi critical to American expansion? A. It would allow for the development of America’s fishing industry along the Mississippi.

B. it would carry tourists up and down the Mississippi, which would increase the economy.

C. It was necessary to military operations occurring in the Great Lakes.

D. It would provide access to markets located on the East Coast.

Based on new mexico's transition from territory to statehood, which conclusions is best supported? a) hispanic's had litte interest in being part of the united states b) white americans distrusted those who were not like them c) native americans did not have voting rights in the united states d) president william h. taft was a native of new mexico

Aesop was an ancient storyteller who was credited with writing the liad the odyssey a series of fables the legend of king minos

Which statement best describes the relationship between the rule of law and democratic forms of government? o a. the rule of law ensures that leaders can only exercise the powers the people give them. b. the rule of law requires direct democracies to introduce representative government. o c. the rule of law allows elected officials to issue extremely harsh punishments for criminals. o d. the rule of law prevents democracies from growing too large to be efficiently governed.