Allied forces began to take the offensive for the first time in the Pacific.
Answer:
D
Explanation:
The English were there for centuries and fought numerous wars.
They did not have help from Spanish and were not familiar with the land because they didn't live there. They also were not able to get supplies easily because they lived overseas.
C
Every year, pilgrims would visit the idols that had been placed within the Ka'abah and this gave a huge boost to Mecca's economy. The teachings of Islam do not allow polytheism and this in turn threatened the economy of Mecca. This led to rejection by the tribal chief's of the time.
Shipping products by railroad was much cheaper, and the cost of goods decreased
