The time between 1609 and 1610 was known as the "Starving Time" because the Colony of Virginia was currently facing the issue of starvation during that winter.
They didn't plan ahead for food for the winter and many people died because of it.
Answer: Control of ports gave European countries control of products and revenues and could be staging grounds for military offensives or defensive action against hostile powers.
Explanation: Imperialism was a system based on a mother country extending its influence over its foreign satellites.
The politician would have made himself/herself look good so B. the book is likely to be biased in favor of the politician.