I believe it's C. But don't take my word for it, it's just what I think it is but it would be wrong.
The Enlightenment, also known as the Age of Reason, was a philosophical movement that took place primarily in Europe and, later, in North America, during the late 17th and early 18th century. Its participants thought they were illuminating human intellect and culture after the "dark" Middle Ages.
That's what i found on Google when i copied and pasted your statement.
OC) sending a year's supply of food
Food was scarce but they were able to ration to give to there love ones.
Some of the instruments that were used to navigate in the seas were stars, maps, and compasses. Hope this helps! :)
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