The correct answer is C. By forming trade blocsExplanationA trade bloc is an agreement between different nation through which certain barriers such as tariffs are eliminated or reduced, which implies trade between the countries or nations that are part of the block is cheaper, this benefits the economy of the countries participating as the economy grows. Also, trade blocks imply cooperation of nations as they reduced or eliminate barrier and support each other economy as all of them have trade benefits, because of this trade block imply nations cooperate economically.
a--All three countries wanted to spread the new knowledge they gained with the rest of Europe
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