Why were some Europeans willing to explore and colonize distant lands?

in 1897, pershing became a tactical officer at west point, and that's where he was given the nickname "black jack." pershing's first name is "john," for which "jack" is a nickname, and he was a white man who commanded black troops. hence "black jack".

c.) the country needed a stronger central government.

a standing committee

explanation:

b.lincoln had the victory he wanted for emancipation