What was the attitude of ming china towards outsiders and outside trade? was there any indication under the ming dynasty that china might reconsider its isolationist policies?

What law allowed the united states to claim uninhabited islands?

Was the battle of iwo jima over after us troops raised the flag on mt. suribachi?

What event ensured england safe passage to colonize north america? a) many englishmen desired more religious freedom than the king allowed. b) england's government decided to take advantage of america's wealth of resources. c) england's defeat of the spanish armada in 1588 opened up the seaways. d) cabot claimed the north atlantic coast for england in 1497.