The Scramble for Africa was a competition between the European powers (Great Britain, France, Belgium and others) over colonies in Africa - the correct answer is "a competition for colonies". It happened between the end of 19th century and the beginning of 20th century.
A french fleet of 24 ships in Chesapeake Bay was able to seal off the waters to the east. Cornwallis would also not be reinforced by British ships coming down the York River from the West because French troops covered the area and the west doesn't lead to the ocean
The correct answer is B)Many people lost their jobs and were evicted from their homes.
Letters A and D are wrong because they reference people from rural areas (aka farmers). Farmers were not part of the city life since they lived far from this area.
Letter C is incorrect for two reasons: a) This statement does not reference where these individuals were living. b) The Great Depression had a significant effect on all racial groups.
This shows that only letter B can be the correct answer.
