Answer:
Congress was unable to settle disagreements between states.
Explanation:
Yes. A Caravel was of Spanish/Portuguese descent, and was denoted to have around 3 to 4 sails, in which at least 1 is of triangle shape, and is known for it's speed. It was also shallow enough to navigate through small rivers, yet being able to withstand the high seas.
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Richard went gallently off to war, leaving his brother, an incompetent ruler, in his stead. John was so bad that the Magna Carter was signed on his watch. That was helpful because it took some of the monarch's power away. It didn't help everyone since it only gave rights to some of the nobility, but it was a start.
That was one effect of the crusades in England. Richard the Lionhearted likely would have had the same difficulties that John had to cope with. Richard was not a great politician (he put rebellions down with force), but he was a very gifted military technician. John faced the problem of having not much of an army to resist those wanting him to sign the Magna Carta. That should get you started.
Mostly, the Europeans dominated because their numbers or military technology and organization were superior.
Considering the alternatives, the only alternative that represents any sort of military power being evolved with it is:
d. They built infrastructure to keep military units traveling and intimidating the locals.
Also, the British and other countries did build many railroads in Africa.