Id have say D. san padres island
Answer:
B.
Explanation:
BIN LADEN: "In conclusion, America is definitely a great power, with an unbelievable military strength and a vibrant economy, but all of these have been built on a very weak and hollow foundation. Therefore, it is very easy to target that flimsy base and concentrate on their weak points and even if we are able to target one tenth of these weak points, we will be able [to] crush and destroy them and remove them from ruling and conquering the World."
Is to create fear (extra words because answer is too short)
Maybe the industrial revolution? think about the plentiful businesses starting in the west like in socal. there was also lots of farming opportunities there