Due to the fact that the first and third don't make sense, I think the answer should be the second.
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Answer: The French
Explanation: If you mean the colonies of South America then that would be the French Colonies. The people of the colonies, ecspecially the Criollos, did not recognize Napoleon (who was French) as king. Criollos believed the people should control the country.
I believe it was the election of 1800
The correct answer is A) Boost efforts to build a transcontinental railroad.
A company has stopped competition in a market because they control too much of it