Answer:
What inference can you make about changes in people's interest in geography? ... People became more interested in geography and more fascinated with the spread of Christianity.
It's actually U.S. and England.
The question isn't very clear, but it is referencing the transatlantic cable which goes from England to North U.S.
Answer:
Increased focus on domestic policy. Some people feel that governments can become too distracted by foreign affairs and neglect domestic issues and policy. ...
Decreased need for spending on military budgets. ...
Economy may suffer. ...
May become vulnerable to attack.
I would say that the best answer would be the second option:
"To establish the goals and purposes of government."
