The main way in which advances in learning and technology influenced 15th and 16th century european exploration and trade is that the Renaissance Era in Europe brought back an interest in exploration of all kinds--from the sciences to the arts--meaning that people were interested in discovering known things and "worlds".
The correct answer is C. <span>by buying it from France.</span> The event is known as the Luisiana Purchase and took place in 1803. The land was bought by the U.S. for US $15 million
