How did the historical context of US Expansion in Asia led to what happened in this document?

The westward expansion of the United States during the 19th century was not limited to North America, but rather included an ongoing push to establish a stronger U.S. presence in and across the Pacific Ocean. This maritime expansion, driven mostly by commerce, had important implications for U.S. foreign policy.

john locke studied medicine and he laid a lot of groundwork for the enlightenment he also contibutied to the development of liberalism

i belive the continental association was created to boycott all contact with british goods.

i also belive it was in december 1, 1774