Which of these groups was not interested in increased relations with china during the late 1800's?

christian missionaries

whalers

businessmen

anti-imperialists

Which quantities decrease as the distance between a planet and the sun increases? check all that apply.

How did the united states surprise other delegates at the washington naval conference in 1921

"but let us admit texas, and we shall place the balance of power in the hands of the texans themselves. they, with the southern states, will control the policy and the destiny of this nation; our tariff will then be held at the will of the texan advocates of free trade. are our friends of the north prepared to deliver over this great national policy to the people of texas? " - rep. joshua giddings, ohio, may 21, 1844 this quote points to what major issue in the years leading up to the civil war?