What events finalized the
borders of the western United States?

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Why did the united states become involved in the soviet-afghan war? the united states wanted access to the afghan oil fields. the united states wanted to retaliate against the soviet boycott of the 1984 olympics in los angeles. representative charlie wilson convinced congress to fund afghan resistance to soviet influence. president ronald reagan wanted to force the soviets to withdraw from afghanistan.

Why did leaders such as siddhartha gautama abandon hinduism to createbuddhism around 500 bce:

Virginia has 11 people in the house and 2 in the senate. how many electoral votes foes it have? where is this addressed?