I believe it’s the first one
He was determined to find a direct water route west from Europe to Asia, but he never did. Christopher Columbus made four trips across the Atlantic Ocean but the routes were later used to <span>explore and colonize the Americas. That is all I know.</span>
The answer to this question is the Union Club. It is the oldest, private and the most prestigious club in New York City. The club refuses to remove its confederate members, despite taking a strong line on restraining anti-draft riots.
Answer: trade from the Americas and India, led to the weakening of the empire
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