Why had the north and the south grown so far apart by 1861?

a.
the north opposed the idea that a state could leave the union, but the south supported it.

b.
the south wanted to start a colony for freed slaves in africa, but the north rejected the plan.

c.
the south demanded more railroads, but the north refused to pay the costs of construction.

d.
the north wanted to end all immigration to keep wages high, but the south needed more factory workers.

zheng he was a chinese explorer who lead seven great voyages on behalf of the chinese emperor. his seven total voyages were diplomatic, military, and trading ventures, and lasted from 1405 – 1433. however, most historians agree their main purpose was to promote the glory of ming dynasty china.

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the alfred thayer mahan award for literary achievement is awarded each year by the navy league of the united states. the award is named for an american naval historian and theorist, rear admiral alfred thayer mahan, united states navy who, through his writing, provided stimulus and guidance to those who share in the defense of the nation. presented since 1957, "this award for literary achievement is awarded to a u.s. navy officer, u.s. marine corps officer, enlisted service member, or civilian who has made a notable literary contribution that has advanced the knowledge of the importance of sea power in the united states."[1]