Why did the shogunates close japan ports and ban foriegn trade?

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)

Atreaty was signed in 1842 to end the border dispute between the u.s. and britain in maine. which best expresses the end result for britain? *pic* the british lost all the territory in maine the british territory was bigger than that of the u.s. the british territory was smaller than that of the u.s. the british territory was the same size as the u.s. territory

Why did the british government relax rules regulate trade for the american colonies in the late 1600s?