Opportunity cost refers to what you have to give up to buy what you want in terms of other goods or services. When economists use the word “cost,” we usually mean opportunity cost.
I believe the answer is: B-it was located at a crossroad for trade between Asia and Europe
This location massively contributed to the vast amount of wealth that the Constantinople made through trading. Commodities from Asia such as spices and silk could be sold at a really high margin to the consumers in European Empires.
I would probably say James Madison
The beginning of the "Solid South" for Democrats really starts during the Reconstruction period (the time period right after the Civil War). There were several reasons behind this support of the Democratic party. One of the largest ones was the policies of the Republican president (Abe Lincoln) right before the southern states seceded. Along with this, their priority on individual rights and little government interference resulted in a loyalty that was unmatched during this period.
