the last sentence is the one I think
The original thirteen colonies flourished and developed into what became the fifty US states, thanks to ample resources and opportunities. This country's political geography was the consequence of many treaties and conquests that resulted in the country reaching from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean.
Answer:
B. It created intense rivalries and competition for colonies.
Explanation:
Such rivalries and competition for colonies were reflected in the Berlin Conference in 1885, which was also coloquially known as "The Division of Africa", the construction of alliances (Central States, Entente Cordiale) that ignited World War I.
If I'm not mistaken, it was used as a neutral zone. Basically splitting hostiles from non-hostiles. It was also being used as a safe haven for the poor who couldn't pay taxes.
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The Sons of Liberty were created.