Answer:
Regions with fertile soil and large fresh water supplies
Explanation:
Under the reign of Louis XIV, the government in France was a/an A. absolute monarchy.
The quote "The United States in Congress assembled shall never engage in a war, not grant letters of marque or reprisal in a time of peace, nor enter into any treaties or alliances, unless nine states assent to the same" reflects the principle of federalism. The correct answer is A.