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b. They provided stopovers for military ships and traders in the Pacific.
Stagflation is the word used to describe the state of an economy if there is inflation despite a stagnant economy. Inflation is usually a result of rising demand due to an growing economy, however, under stagflation this is not the case.
I’m pretty sure it’s b. But if it’s wrong let me know.
Tue answer is 5 territories
Major river valleys, where there was rich soil and rivers provided a way of transportation and irrigation for crops