True, also Spain was as competitive as England.
Their plan was called the Anaconda plan.
They wanted to blockade the Southern coast to prevent them from receiving resources from other countries. They also wanted to capture the Mississippi River to effectively cut the Confederacy in half (Battle of Vicksburg). The final step in their plan was to capture the Confederate capital city (Richmond).
C. It has a powerful military that strongly influences the government and economy
The founding of Rome can be investigated through archaeology but traditional stories handed down by the ancient Romes themselves explained the earliest history of the city in terms of legend and myths.
D, Intimidating The Two Empires With The Use of Guns And Horses Because, They Didn't Have Guns Then. They Didn't Have Technology Or Anything Like That At All. Hope I Helped