Why did european explorers want to open a sea route to asia?

texas governor sam houston opposed secession, but was unable to prevent it. in this speech, given prior to lincoln's election, he presents the argument that slavery would be safer within the united states than outside of it. it was a prescient argument, and one held by several other southern leaders.

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on the first day of new student week, amber revealed to her roommate that she is a lesbian. this is an example of self-disclosure.