I believe the blank is "offers financial assistance".
Answer:
Option: A. Population increased as new crops were introduced, improving diets and increasing life expectancy.
Explanation:
Before the arrival of the Europeans in the New World, it inhabited with Native Indians. After Christopher Columbus discovered America, there was a beginning of the Colombian Exchange. New plants and animals introduced in the Old World. The discovery of a new region with resources changed the nature of trade between Europe and the New World. It introduced new agricultural products, including tomatoes, pumpkin, potatoes, chillies, cocoa, maize, peanuts, and beans. The arrival of many crops and plants in Europe had nutrition with calories and flavour, which led to an increase in life expectancy.
The process of adaptation of new food led to an increase in the population in Europe. Rye and millet replaced by maize. Sweet potatoes became popular in Spain and Portugal. Later it reaches in Ireland and Poland as a staple crop. The new crops gave high nutrition than cereals.
<span>2. Effects of 21st Century International Events--chaos in the Middle East has required more focus on innovation including alternate fueling methods.
9/11 and Revolutions in the Middle East has required the US to begin looking for other sources of energy other than oil. It has also encouraged funding in STEM courses in schools. Trade agreements with newly forming countries have also been occurring.
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<span>The correct answer is D. Electricity. It made it possible because work could be done under lights for example so you didn't have to use candles or catch daylight or things like that. Also, they could use their leisure time for things more because they had lights so they could read or play or anything similar without using candles.</span>
