How many years was the packet ships used during the revolutionary war?

Why did the united states become involved in the soviet-afghan war? the united states wanted access to the afghan oil fields. the united states wanted to retaliate against the soviet boycott of the 1984 olympics in los angeles. representative charlie wilson convinced congress to fund afghan resistance to soviet influence. president ronald reagan wanted to force the soviets to withdraw from afghanistan.

In hand stitched dreams which clue tells you that the historical period of the events will be important in the story

In 1819, what did the united states obtain from spain for $5 million?