Why did Thomas Jefferson financed the expeditions of Lewis and Clark and Zebulon Pike?

Before the late 1800's, the United States did not seriously involve itself in overseas expansion largely because it A) did not have a navy and could not compete with Europeans. B) was recovering from its defeat in the Spanish-American war.

Which groups opposed the treaty and why

Why was China completely unaware of civilizations like India and Mesopotamia in the early years (like in 2000 BCE to 1000 BCE and that general time period) ?

What compromise resulted in the admission of california to the union as a free state?

Organic food in the united states now constitutes how many in percent

A result from japans attack on peal harbor was A: the US formed a pact with indochina against japan B: the US formed a pact with Germany against japan C: thousands of Americans died, and the US declared war D: thousands of Japanese people died, and

Which was NOT one of the changes made in the 1852 Constitution? a ban was lifted on state funding to private business It divided Louisiana into 4 districts Louisiana's total population, including slaves, could be counted in the whole legislature

Why was industry growth in the South, despite its tremendous growth during the late 1800s, still slower than that in the North? A.

What accounts for the republican resurgence in these years?

Which of the following was NOT a factor in the Japanese postwar "economic miracle"? a. Massive aid from the United States enabled Japan to rebuild quickly after the war. b. Japanese products were not barred from the U. S. market. c.