Think about the wars the United States has been involved in since the Spanish-American War. Did civilians in World War I, World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam, the Persian Gulf War, and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan face difficulties like those mentioned in the article?
Did military leaders?
Cite examples to support your argument.

How did settlers decide where to live ?

Which of the following encouraged westward expansion? a. the government decreased the price of federal land. b. each of these represents actions taken to encourage westward expansion. c. the government decreased the price of federal land d. the second national bank lowered the cost of borrowing money (reduced interest rates)

Why might the spanish government have approved of the encomienda system? a the system allowed for fair treatment of all under it, leading to a happy and prosperous colony. b the system used natives as slaves which meant the government was able to maximize their profit of exported goods. c the system allowed for mostly profitable trade within the different colonies. d the system was a great example of how to successfully run a colony, making spain a world power.