They were looking for wealth.
They made many political allies.
They sought a new route to Asia.
They brought Spain great wealth.
They attracted a great deal of interest in Spain.
Answer: D. Greco-Roman principles have led to laws that are based on reason rather than God's will.
Explanation:
Based on the teachings of Roman and Greek scholars, certain issues were raised that would eventually lead to the formation of modern democratic thought. During the Renaissance, there was an "awakening" of ancient thought and individual freedom, and greater autonomy of man from politics and the church. Humanists also promote these ideas. The Enlightenment will also develop through humanism and the Renaissance. Enlightenment thinkers are even more committed to the separation of church and politics, to the separation and independence of citizens. Under the influence of such attitudes, democratic thought will begin to develop. Thus, the process began in the late XIV. century, but was influenced by ancient thought. Eventually it took shape in a modern form during the XIX. century.
The answer is letter a. It created a too-weak national government. When Congress drafted the nation's first constitution in 1777, it knew that many Americans dreaded a powerful national government. For that reason, the proposed Articles of Confederation created a framework for a loose confederation of states. Within this coalition, each state would retain "sovereignty, freedom, and independence." Also, the Congress was made up of delegates chosen by the states and could conduct foreign affairs, create treaties, proclaim war, uphold an army and a navy, coin money, and establish post offices. However, measures passed by Congress had to be approved by 9 of the 13 states. Since the Articles did not set up an executive branch to carry out the laws or a judicial branch to settle legal questions.
