IT IS D THE LONE STAR REPUBLIC!
Answer:
The answer to 7 is caravans, I'm pretty sure.
Explanation:
Answer: a.
United Kingdom
Explanation:
France took control of most parts of West Africa. Colonial rule was the result of competition among European countries for control of African resources.
Taxes are usually increased whenever it is necessary to increase the country's spending. The spending happens for various reasons from war, to rebuilding infrastructure on a major level, or even if the politicians are corrupt and plan to eventually steal money from the people.