A decline<span> in land productivity would easily have led to famine. The other explanation is that the people of Great </span>Zimbabwe<span> had to move in order to maximise their exploitation of the gold trade network. By 1500 the site of Great </span>Zimbabwe<span> was abandoned.</span>
The correct answer is Engaging in financial planning
Explanation: Financial planning is an instrument that helps to anticipate problems. It is often prepared with reference to the last annual balance sheet, in order not to repeat mistakes. Thus, new tools are thought to reduce costs and increase revenues.
<span>Henry Clay, U.S. senator from Kentucky, was determined to find a solution. In 1820 he had resolved a fiery debate over the spread of slavery with his Missouri Compromise. Now, thirty years later, the matter surfaced again within the walls of the Capitol. But this time the stakes were higher -- nothing less than keeping the Union together.</span>
I think the answer would be B because it’s nearest to the Mediterranean countries.
The correct answer is "The United States hoped to benefit from problems in Latin America.".
Latin American governments are considered as "faulty democracies" or "pseudo-democracies", as government institutions are constantly threated by external fights for power.
Latin America is also a region with many resources, therefore, by aiding governments in this region. The United States lays a path to good relationships with the regimes that will result in ease in trade relations and foreign investment by private American Enterprises in these countries.