Spanish monarchs opposed the spread of protestantism because they were heavily tied to the Catholic Church, which is what the Protestants were rebelling against.
The correct answer is answer A ("They were searching for a water route through Africa").
<u>The point furthest towards the south in Africa, provides an organic breaking point for ships sailing towards the east where the Indies were located</u>.
In the beginning, South Africa was used as a resupplying point for all sea expeditions towards the east. This point came to be known as Cape Town, of massive strategic importance in the efficiency of their route, which later grew into european settlement and expansion in the area. These territories also presented great biodiversity and resources as well as good climate and low population.
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I wold say its A, and people feared communism would rise further than it did, and that anyone around them might believe in the idea of it. he used it to make it seem even worse, and that it could be anyone around you who is a communist, and that they might be trying to destroy America. He made it seem far bigger than it actually was.
I believe the answer is d. Hope this helps.
