Which regions primary economic activity in 1861 was the cultivation of cotton

How does this cartoon represent an argument for the ratification of the constitution

Which action by the us war department angered chief red cloud to the point that he refused to sign the treaty of fort laramie ? a) the killing of buffalo by the united states troops b) the appointment of troops to the powder river basin c) the burning of parts of the powder river basin d) the murder of chief red cloud’s wife

What does the term “escalation” refer to?