What 1819 event made many Americans want to elect officials who better protected their interests? A. The federal government raised taxes and took over homes and farms.
B. The president created a spoils system that led to government corruption.
C. An economic crisis hit and many people lost their homes and farms.
D. A drought hit and many families wanted the government’s help.

Analyze the quotation below in the context of european exploration in the americas. as you read the quote, think about what it says about columbus's motivations to explore. was he interested in gaining knowledge, wealth, or both? how did his motivations influence how he treated the people already living in the americas? i did not try to examine them in detail, because it could not be done in 50 years. for my desire is to see and discover as much as i can before returning to your highnesses, our lord willing, in april. it is true that in the event of finding places where there is gold or spices in quantity i should stop until i had collected as much as i could. i, therefore, proceed in the hope of coming across such places.