The answer is D
A good way to remember this is to think about America before or pre-columbus, who came to the americas in 1492.
If the choices were;
a. assisting the poor
b. the economy
c. technology
d. religious toleration
The answer quite obviously would be technology. Hope it helped..
Answer:
54th Regiment, in full Fifty-fourth Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment, Massachusetts infantry unit made up of African Americans that was active during the American Civil War (1861–65). The 54th Regiment became famous for its fighting prowess and for the great courage of its members
. It was created to protect and defend the coastline of Texas and offer protection for the shipping and trade that was desperately needed for the growing republic.