the answer would be confederate, i hope i could help!
the answer is C they were looking for a safer route to East Asia through the Americas
The Monroe Doctrine was drafted because the U.S. government was worried that European powers would encroach on the U.S. sphere of influence by carving out colonial territories in the Americas
Answer:
Geographical location
Explanation:
Both New York and Constantinople were the centres of trade because of their geographical location a which surrounded the region with sea and a direct link with trade. Both cities became rich and flourished because of their location. Constantinople developed into a thriving port that connected it with Europe and Asia. New York City gained importance in the 18th century as a trading port during the colonial period (the thirteen colonies).