Which geographic characteristics makes washington such an important state for international trade? a. it's distance from canada and mexico b. it's location on the pacific ocean c. it's relatively flat and uniform landscape d. it's size relative to other states

after defeating german forces in north africa allied leaders turned their attention to "italy," since this was the location that made the most geographic sense before invading northern europe via france. 

after the senate and the house passed different bills and deadlock threatened, a compromise bill was worked out with the following provisions: (1) missouri was admitted as a slave state and maine (formerly part of massachusetts).