Sea explorations were made by many countries centuries ago. These were headed by the European countries long back. The impulses or urges that influenced the explorers are to desire to take hold of other land for territorial expansion.
Another very important thing to consider as well was the trading. One country had to exchange products to another country. Hence, there were need for them to cross the seas.
The correct answer should be: A) French Catholics were persecuted.
The level of government that maintains public utilities <span>, and licenses and oversees businesses is the state.</span>
:) Have a good day, gonna do this since you have the answer already.
The answer would be :
"<span>Their connections to trade brought wealth that spurred the Renaissance and spread new ideas. The competition among city-states encouraged new ways of thinking."
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