Answer:
The United States and the Soviet Union gained most from World War II.
Explanation:
The war strengthened the position of the United States, that began in World War One. A growing international monetary system was formed by the 1944 Bretton Woods accord. It substituted the gold standard as the global currency, with the U.S. dollar. Because it became the only nation with the ability to print dollars, it constructed an image of superpower. The Soviet Union on the other hand took lead at the Eastern front. It made communism popular in the eastern European countries which were freshly liberated from German rule. therefore the two become the most economically prosperous countries after the Second World War.
The main reason why the United States was willing to go to war with Spain over Cuba was because the United States was concerned about crimes against humanity being committed there. They were also concerned that Spain would have power so close to US territory.
She carried water to American soldiers during the battle of monmouth in 1778
Answer: Trade with India
Vasco da Gama was a Portuguese explorer. He is significant for being the first European to reach India by sea. The route da Gama discovered was also the first to link Europe and Asia by sea.
This was a significant discovery as it encouraged the establishment of the Portuguese as an imperial and colonial power in Asia. It also allowed them to trade with India without having to cross the Mediterranean or the dangerous Arabian peninsula.
