Instead Russia became closer to "France," and to some extent "Great Britain," due mostly to the fact that Russia wanted above all else protection of its borders--which Germany could not provide.
<span>Imperialism would make the United States economically competitive with other nations</span>
Virginia was founded primarily for the purpose of profit by the joint-stock owned Virginia Company of London. It was also important in giving England territorial claims in America to match Spanish and French expansion, and to also give England markets and resources in the New World.
My best guess at the correct answer is D. This is because studying and experience is always better than having nothing.