Why did English interest in exploration decline in the late 1600's and early 1700's?

Situation #1: imagine that you are a free black male living in columbus, oh in 1863. you have seen the recruiting poster and have been thinking a lot about whether or not to enlist in the union army. write a one-page letter (double spaced) to your mother telling her of the decision you have made about enlisting (or not enlisting). be sure to explain the reasons that caused you to make the decision.

Which region on the map would have been directly affected by the infestation of the boll weevil in the late-19th and early-20th centuries? a) 5 b) 4 eliminate c) 3 d) 2

Which member of the president's cabinet is most likely to negotiate a treaty with a foreign country? secretary of the interior secretary of the treasury secretary of defense secretary of state