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burchfield96

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Why did the U.S. establish a protectorate over part of Samoa in 1889?
 
  a. Business leaders feared encroachments on their investments there.
 b. To thwart Britain and Germany's efforts to weaken American influence on the islands.
  c. To prevent Japanese incursion on the islands.
 d. The islands were a source of income for the U.S.
 e. To extend the boundaries of the frontier beyond the continental U.S.

Question 2

The citizens committee responsible for enforcing sanctions against England in 1775 was known as the ___________________ _.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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