The correct awncer is because
One believes that the prophet Muhammad’s nephew and son in law,Ali was chosen by Muhammad to be their new leader after Muhammad’s death but the other division believes that Abu Bakr who was a follower of Muhammad was the one chosen by Muhammad to be the new leader
Control of the Atlantic ocean was a gateway for easy trade between other countries suck as Mexico,Africa,and possibly America. it could have also served as war territory for ships.
