Alfred Wegener hypothesis of continental drift was replaced in 1967 by plate tectonics. Today, the theory of plate tectonics is widely, this theory explains the structure of the earth's crust and many associated phenomena as resulting from interaction of rigid lithospheric plates that move slowly over the underlying mantle.
You got that wrong the answer is
C.
President Lincoln's request for 75,000 Union volunteer forces
Because if people believed the scientist the pope would not have control of the people.
The answer is B: The opportunity to expand Spain's territory and spread Christianity.
Spain was eager for new resources of wealth and to spread Christianity on their new lands.