Answer:
(See explanation for further details)
Explanation:
Since those cities were communication nodes that eased the expansion of the United States of America to the west, where railway, finnancial and mail services were developed very rapidly and at a gigantic scale, requiring great numbers of workforce.
Answer:
D. On the trade routes connecting Europe, Asia, and Africa
Explanation:
The Fertile Crescent was widely known as the cradle of civilization. However, it is also known as "Crossroads" because the territory covers a large expanse of lands which spans across three continents, including present Africa, Europe, and Asia. Some of the countries are Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Palestine, Turkey, Jordan, etc.
Hence, the correct answer is option D. On the trade routes connecting Europe, Asia, and Africa
Generally speaking, it would be "civil rights" that people gain as part of living under an organized government, although of course this depends greatly on the government in question.