How did imperial expansion between 1600 and 1900 affect the balance of power in the world?

The quest for wealth or was a major factor contributing to the age of exploration? grants god gold glory

What does the country say concerning the status of free blacks living in the united states? a) they have the same rights as any other "free" people, and are full citizens. b) they have the same rights as any other "free" people, but are not properly citizens. c) they are citizens, but don't have the full rights granted to other citizens. d) they are not citizens, and have no right to petition the court.

How and why did the policies of the federal and state governments toward native american people change between 1790 and the 1850s. what were the reaction of native american people to these policies?