The U. S. was interested in Alaska in the late 1860s because

A) they knew it was rich with oil.

B) its islands contained convenient ports.

C) it was a key military outpost in the Civil War.

D) a "buffer" with Russia was needed for security purposes.

Which item would be considered a secondary source on World War I

Which achievements is rome known for? roads; concrete; domes telescope; roads; paper domes; writings; bronze arches; the wheel; paper

With regard to slavery, the Northwest Ordinance of 1787: a. gave slaveholders the right to recover slaves who escaped into the area north of the Ohio River. b. banned slavery in the area north of the Ohio River and east of the Mississippi River. c.

What does Islam have in common with Judaism and Christianity? A) All three religions worship the same god. B) All three religions perceive Abraham as a prophet of God. C) All three religions believe that Jesus is the son of God.

Which resource of production is the only one that nations can significantly increase in the short-term?

What are the characteristics of an urban, surburban and rural community.

Write three facts about farming in each region in the second column

How did Augustus protect Rome's borders?

What rected the Soviet Union's sending a man into space in 1961 have on President Kennedy? Itspurred him to develop new technology to benefit humanity It spurred him to work toward establishing pence with the Soviet Union It spurred him to create

Why hasn't the cowherd found another job A) he hopes Odysseus will return someday B) he enjoys cavorting with the suitors C) he is too old to do anything else D) no other king would take him