A: it Encourage people to use the sea for food and trade!
Evans' interest in the island of Crete, which according to the Greek legend hosted an ancient civilization of "Minoans," was sparked by Heinrich Schliemann's discovery of legendary Troy. Like Schliemann, Evans was an amateur archaeologist, driven by his passion for mythology of the ancient world.
The Revolutionary War started in April of 1775 and ended in September of 1783.
So, the answer would be A. 1775
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