Answer:
Tense struggles for influence developed in
many parts of the world; a few of these
flared into actual military conflicts.
Explanation:
I did it
A they wanted to protect the people from a powerful government
The correct answer here is A.
John Jacob Astor was born in 1763 to father who was a butcher so he was not very wealthy. He amassed his fortune by trading fur through that business he became one of the most wealthy people in the United States. Astor traded sandalwood, teas and of course fur with China which turned out very profitable for him.
It helped them buy seeds, tools and supplies in bulk
