The Atlantic Ocean. Its the ocean that connects North and South America to Europe. Most early explorers came from Europe and "discovered" the Americas. The slave trade as well as spice trade used the Atlantic ocean because it's the most direct way from most of Europe.
Answer: Confederation Congress
Explanation:
Established after the Revolutionary War, it served as the governing body of the newly formed U.S. through the Articles of Confederation, which emphasised the independence and sovereignty of the member states, creating a very weak central government.