The japanese attack on Pearl Harbor is what triggered Franklin Rosevelt to enter WWII.
In the context of the Cold War, "containment" was a US strategy, wherein communism would be "contained" in the East. It didn't want communism to spread from the USSR to East European countries, China, Korea, and Vietnam. It was one of the most basic strategies in the Cold War.
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<em><u>The correct answer is D) to get spices, gold, silk, and jewels</u></em>
Explanation:
The Europeans in the 1400s were looking for new sea routes to East Asia. After the establishment of the Ottoman Empire, it became difficult for Europeans to trade with Asia, especially since the Turks charged large fees.
The Turks started to control the lucrative trade between Asia and Europe and made a lot of money.
This had a strong impact on European economies.
As an alternative, the sea explorers were looking to reach East Asia to find goods which were in high demand in Europe such as Silk, Spices, Porcelain, etc.
Answer: D is correct
Explanation: A is not correct because English rule in Normandy ended already in Middle Ages, B is not correct because American revolution preceded the French revolution, C is not correct because "Enlightenment" was an international cultural movement that transcended political events. The end of French revolution is not always clear. Some put it in 1804, some in 1814 or 1815. But Latinamerican emancipatory movement inspired by the French revolution started long before 1814-15.