<span>The country that could find a direct route to the far east would have an advantage over all the other countries trading with the East. That is what Spain was looking for, an advantage over all the others. They got lucky and found a lot more. In fact, a direct route to the West Indies wasn't found until 4 years after Columbus discovered the new world.
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Answer:
D
Explanation:
Writs of assistance allowed British officials to search you.
European power of France, Britain, Belgium and Netherlands were keen to take advantage of Africa's abundant natural resources including Gold, Silver, Minerals and even Slave labor.
Similarly, the Japanese knew they lived in a small piece of land which was resource-poor and isolated from the rest of the world.
By expanding and colonizing Asian countries, they wanted to take advantage of local resources which including abundant food and millions of people as slaves.
The first statement is correct.
The Siege of Vicksburg by the Union army lead to the inability of Confederate soldiers to receive supplies. This is because the Union army takes control of the Mississippi River. This river was used to transport soldiers,materials, and goods for the Confederate soldiers. Maintaining control of this part of the river near Vicksburg lead to the Confederate troops being split in half. This leads to their eventual surrender.
