We take it for granted that the United States is the most powerful country on Earth today, and perhaps in human history. The story of how that came to be is long, fascinating, complex — and often misunderstood. Here, excerpted in part from "70 maps that explain America," are maps that help show some of the key moments and forces that contributed to the US's rise as sole global superpower.
The answer I believe is Army. Sorry it's making me have more words
Land, label, capitol, and entrepreneur
Explanation:
to ensure the monopoly of spice trades and to take advantage of their rivalries that pitted Hindus against muslims
Excavating means digging a hole or channel
I hope I helped :)