They both attempted to preserve the Union.
B.
They both found permanent solutions to the slavery issue.
C.
They both supported states rights over federal power.
D.
They both tried to end slavery in southern states.
A. The Ottoman Empire looked to spread Islam in Asia and Africa.
B. Explorers from Europe hoped to discover new trade routes to Asia.
C. The Ming dynasty worked to establish colonies in Africa and the
Americas.
D. European governments looked to spread feudalism to Africa and
the Americas.
The correct answer is B. Explorers from Europe hoped to discover new trade routes to Asia.
Explanation:
During the Age of Exploration (15th century to the 17th century) European countries such as Spain, the United Kingdom, France, and Portugal led maritime explorations. In this context, European explorers' main motivation was to find a maritime route to Asia as the only route during the time was a land route, which was difficult and took too much time. Also, Europeans believed a new route would increase trade and benefit them economically. This motivation later led to the discovery of the Americans, and the colonization process. Thus, it is option B the one that was a motivation related to the Age of Exploration.
Answer: Their inventions improved American communication.
Explanation: Their inventions improved American communication. Indeed, Alexander Graham Bell invented the first telephone in 1876. Samuel Morse invented the single-wire, electric telegraph in 1832 and the Morse code not much later. Before the invention of the telephone, the telegraph was the fastest means of communication in the world and the Morse Code became the international standard for telegraph communication.
Answer:
Their inventions improved American communication.
Explanation: