Why might the various forts have been built at their geographic locations? (short answers only , i'm an idiot)

the federalist party which advocated strong centralization dominated the united states government till 1800. so 1800 election transformed the power from one party to another party for the first time and was thus a turning point in american history. so jefferson called it "revolution of 1800".

explanation:

newly independent countries of the former ussr

i would say b. or c.

try c, it's always the answer. pats suck.