<span>The Erie Canal allwed for the American Midwest to transport their good via waterway to the port in New York City and then out to the world for consumption via trade. The Erie Canal was the largest civic project the United States built up to that point in time and made settling the midwest much more economical.</span>
The desert on the Nile helped the Egyptians to concentrate political control over the areas along the river because life was centralized around this region. The people in the region did not live far from the river so it allowed the Egyptian pharaohs to establish control of the river valley and most of the inhabitants of Egypt. In addition the desert served as a natural barrier against invading armies or potential threats.
<span>Britain's superior navy allowed them to seize control of key ports and conquer France's colonies. Because of this advantage, the British were better able to transport troops to theater and bear the costs of war for so long. Despite Spain's entry into the war, the British won on the strength of their colonial wealth backed by the world's best navy.</span>
Answer: b
Explanation: reforming the civil service and establishing the United States Civil Service Commission.
