Hoi!
"As a result" indicates a cause-and-effect sentence. This sentence discusses the price of shipping goods, which lessened due to better ways of transportation. The price lessening is a result of of new transportation methods, so "As a result" is the correct answer.
The right answer for the question that is being asked and shown above is that:
"To sail beyond the sunset, and the baths
Of all the western stars, until I die.
It may be that the gulfs will wash us down;
It may be we shall touch the Happy Isles,
<span>And see the great Achilles, whom we knew."</span>
learning new terms in classes can extend your vocabulary and understanding. some classes, like engineering, can help with math skills and some classes, like art, can relive extra mental stress and clear your mind so it's ready for next core class.
What Calvin are you talking about ?