The route they took was around the southern tip of Africa, and the first explorer to get there was Marco Polo.
The action during the 1930s heightened the tensions between Japan and the United states is the Japan invaded Chinese Territory.
Between 1937 and 1941,escalating conflict between China and Japan influenced U.S relations with both nations, and ultimately contributed to pushing the United states toward Full-scale war with Japan and Germany.
The correct answer is D. The preservation of traditional ways of life. I hope this helps! :)
The answer would be A. However