Why cant america just get all of its resources within its own borders?

It cannot due to climate and wealth

Explanation:

America cannot get its rescources within its borders since the climate in America won't be able to provide things like spices, different kinds of rice, and other grains. Other things like copper are only available in the Mediterranean with are worth much money and can make America more profitable than other countries. I hope this answered your question.

where is the rest of the question. this isn't making sense. can you upload a picture of the question?

male citizens in athens could vote on all the decisions that affected the city and serve on juries. however, democracy was not open to everyone. citizen women and children were not allowed to vote. slaves and foreigners living in athens (known as metics) were banned from participating in government.