The silk road gave people new places to explore and new things to trade. The silk road boosted trade.
Answer: Stephen F. Austin
Explanation: Stephen Fuller Austin (November 3, 1793 – December 27, 1836) was an American empresario. Known as the "Father of Texas" and the founder of Texas, he led the second, and ultimately, the successful colonization of the region by bringing 300 families from the United States to the region in 1825.
The best answer Is D i’m not sure but if it’s not it’s B sorry if i was wrong