Following are the two events that spurred the need to chart new maritime routes:
(i) Europeans developed the economic system of mercantilism and needed reserves of gold and silver.
(ii) The Turks captured Constantinople, closing the path to the Silk Road.
Maritime routes made it easier for the Europeans to trade in Asia and Africa. This was economic and efficient.
<u>Answer:</u>
The most accurate statement about USA in World War I is “The United States stayed out of the war for more than two and a half years.”
<u>Explanation:</u>
- The president of USA Woodrow Wilson didn’t want to participate in the world war so he stayed out of the war for almost two and half years following their policy of neutrality.
- But after Germany started the submarine warfare, USA also formally involved in the war.
- Until the submarine attack in 1917, USA was out of the war for about two and half years of World War I.
Becuase there are many biuldings that are named after him
Texans planted “Victory Gardens”
Gas and Oil increased production
Military bases were built across Texas due to our mild climate.