Answer:
Merchants told amazing stories of faraway lands.
Explanation:
Answer:
Britain and France disputed borders in the Ohio River Valley.
Explanation:
The French and Indian War, which took place between 1754-1763, began due to a conflict between England and France over control of the Ohio River Valley. Both sides wanted control over the valley so that they could expand their settlements into the area.
The correct answer is A. religious persecution
The mongol rule occurred at the same time but was not as important as religious persecution. Muslim rule was common earlier during the 6th century, while intellectual oppression was not a recurring issue.
I'd prefer to see the options, but at a guess I would say New York and other east coast areas surrounding it, which was at the time called the "New Netherlands", since they were warring with the Dutch.
