The Europeans traveled across the Mediterranean Sea to search the Silk Road to A) obtain clothes, spices, and other goods. They were not necessarily interested in ancient religious sites, they were not escaping natural disasters at home, and to a degree they were searching for new opportunities, but the better answer is A.
Increased federal control--all of these expanded the economic power of the federal government.
Democrats believed in a stronger state government and a reduced federal government. Having economic control opened the door for the federal government to become a monarchy. Tariffs also hurt the South and the farmer which the Democrats tended to represent.
They suffered a loss of steady trade in fur, meat, and grain with European traders.
They suffered negative consequences because they lost both their land and their allies.
In the 1600s, Christians were actively persecuted in
Tokugawa Japan, demonstrating
The Japanese government distrust of European culture and
influence
The invention that helped the Ottomans
lay siege to Constantinople in 1453 was Gunpowder. It enabled them to blast the
gates and gain entry into the city