Read the statement below. Which of the following accurately explains which leader during the Age of Exploration would have suppo
rted the statement? "My kingdom will benefit greatly if we can be the first to discover a sea route between Europe and Asia. Even though it will be expensive, I'm willing to finance risky expeditions by explorers hoping to find such a route."
The Crown of Castille was a medieval state which ruled the current territory of Spain from 1230 to 1504.
This Crown, under the leadership of King Ferdinand, who was influenced by Queen Isabella, decided to fund Christopher Columbus expedition in the quest to find a pathway to Asia. Christopher Columbus had previously tried to lobbying with other kingdoms in order to o get funds without success until finally obtaining his goal with the Crown of Castille. The deal between the Crown and Columbus was formalized with the "Capitulations of Santa Fe" in 1492 and the expedition would depart during that same year.
NAFTA stands for North America Free Trade Agreement and several goals were defined under this agreement. Evaluating the outcomes of the businesses in the United States, well the first two "outsourcing job" and "cheaper goods" are advantageous. While the last one "cheaper Labor" has a negative effect on the people.
Aristotle follows Socrates and Plato in taking the virtues to be central to a well-lived life. Like Plato, he regards the ethical virtues (justice, courage, temperance and so on) as complex rational, emotional and social skills.
Favorable balance of trade is a positive situation where a country exports more goods and services than what it imports. It is an economic term that refers to the existence of a surplus in the nation's balance of trade.
