One reason Spain sponsored the first voyage of Columbus to the west

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Answer: The country that could find a direct route to the far east would have an advantage over all the other countries trading with the East. That is what Spain was looking for, an advantage over all the others. They got lucky and found a lot more. In fact, a direct route to the West Indies wasn't found until 4 years after Columbus discovered the new world.


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Under the reign of Phillip II in Spain, all of the following occurred EXCEPT:The Spanish Armada sent by Phillip II was successful in defeating the English, adding that nation to the Spanish Empire.

The Netherlands broke free from the Spanish Empire in the 1500s.

Shipments of gold and silver from the Americas helped Spain fund its battles.

Phillip II ruled as an absolute monarch, believing he had the divine right.

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How was John Quincy Adams related to John Adams?

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John Quincy Adams was John Adams son
John adams was his father

Which of these statements describe life after the Agricultural Revolution? Check all that apply.Most farmland was controlled by the wealthy.


People moved to cities to find work.


Farms produced fewer crops.


More people lived and worked in rural areas.


Landowners put enclosures around land.

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The statements which describe life after the Agricultural Revolution are as follows: most farmlands were controlled by the wealthy, people moved to the cities to find work, and land owners put enclosures around their lands. During Agricultural revolution in England, wealthy land owners bought up most of the lands that peasant village farmers were using, they build enclosures around the land and use the lands for agriculture using improved agricultural methods. During this period, food supplies increased, many inventions were madea and farmers who lose lands moved to cities to search for jobs

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A. Most farmland was controlled by the wealthy.

B. People moved to cities to find work.

E. Landowners put enclosures around land.

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What else is found in Sutton Hoo as evidence?

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As Basil and a team of archaeologists dug deeper, they unearthed fine feasting vessels, deluxe hanging bowls, silverware from distant Byzantium, luxurious textiles, gold dress accessories set with Sri Lankan garnets and the iconic helmet with human mask.

Why did Spanish settlers turn to African slaves to provide the labor for their American colonies?a. The Native American population had been greatly reduced through war and disease.
b. The price of African slaves dropped dramatically in the early 1500s.
c. The Spanish settlers were unwilling to work.
d. African slaves proved to be better workers than Native Americans.

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The correct answer is letter d. African slaves proved to be better workers than Native Americans. Spanish settlers turn to African slaves to provide the labor for their American colonies because they found it out the African slaves proved to be better workers than Native Americans. Indian slaves either died prematurely or ran off. African slaves couldn't exactly slip off to their home villages from South America.

During the 1840s Americans use the idea of manifest destiny for ?

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Answer: Westward expansion.

Explanation:  Both government and individual felt nothing should stop the all-powerful drive to expand the size of the country.

expansion of territory, they believed it was their "destiny" to expand from coast to coast