Following are the two events that spurred the need to chart new maritime routes:
(i) Europeans developed the economic system of mercantilism and needed reserves of gold and silver.
(ii) The Turks captured Constantinople, closing the path to the Silk Road.
Maritime routes made it easier for the Europeans to trade in Asia and Africa. This was economic and efficient.
Your answer is B. Hope I helped
American and Filipino troops retreated to Bataan.
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