Correct answer: C) France
North America is a continent geographically. It is not all under a single government.
Los Angeles has significant population and some territorial size, but its city government is not sovereign. It is under a state government (California) and a national government (the United States).
Similarly, Texas -- at this point in history -- is not independently sovereign, but is one of the 50 states that make up the USA as a true state with all the characteristics listed. There was a time in Texas' history when it was a sovereign state on its own -- during the years of the Republic of Texas, which existed from 1836 to 1846.
A) regulates the oil production and supply on the world's market
In the short term, the Organization of Petroleum-Exporting Countries (OPEC) has significant influence on the price of oil. ... For example, if OPEC countries are unsatisfied with the price of oil, it is in their interests to cut the supply of oil so prices rise.
The modern day country of India gained its independence mostly in a peaceful manner. Led by Gandhi, the people of India were getting out on protests constantly for a prolonged period of time. Great Britain, weakened from the wars, saw that it will not be able to control this massive country and massive population, so a decision was made that an independence is granted to India. The way in which the independence came did not came to a very positive reaction, the reason being that the historic territory was divided into three separate countries, largely based on religion, with Pakistan and Bangladesh being the two separated territories. The joy of freedom was quickly replaced by numerous conflicts based mostly on religion, with the Hindu and Muslim populations clashing with each other, and millions of people suffering because of it.
Answer:
He could have avoided war by continuing to pay tributes and appease their demands.
Explanation:
Jefersson believed that contuining to pay tributes to Tripoli and pirates would lead to more demand and eventually manipulation so he refused to pay them anymore. Tripoli then declared war on the US.