Muslims still ruled Jerusalem but Christian pilgrims could still access the city for free.
The key factor which fueled competition between European countries for colonies in the Americas was C) the desire to control sources of gold and silver. Although Europe did have certain resources, it had definitely depleted itself in gold and silver and there was a sort of race between the big European super powers to enrich themselves as much as they could. This can be especially seen with the silver mines in Mexico which both the Spanish and the French wanted to acquire.
The first evidence of deforestation was observed in a period known as the Mesolithic Period. Scientists find evidence of past episodes of deforestation by examining pollen records. The primary cause of ancient deforestation is to clear land for agriculture. Deforestation is the widespread removal of trees and forested areas that can lead to serious environmental issues such as soil erosion and Flooding.
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