In 1453, sultan mehmed il conquered the byzantine city of constantinople. this change
resulted in the kingdoms of western europe turning to the sea and launching the age of
exploration, which resulted in many new discoveries, including the americas. what was
the primary reason they turned to sea travel?
a. they wanted to continue to trade with asia but the ottomans cut off their overland spice routes
b. they were convinced the muslims would conquer all of europe if they didn't have strong navies
c. they wanted the world to be christian and needed to send their troops
d. they wanted to discover america and start new colonies

Is the idea of containment relevant to american foreign and policy today why or why not

Like ancient india, ancient china was generally ruled by a dynasty. which of these statements best describes this system of rule? a. rule of the country was passed down by inheritance. o b. rule of the country was voted on by the people. o c. rule of the country was decided by a committee of elders. o d. rule of the country changed hands through violent uprisings. submit

The congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises, to pay the debts and provide for the common defence and general welfare of the united states . .; to borrow money on the credit of the united states; to regulate commerce with foreign nations, and among the several states, and with the indian tribes. —constitution of the united states, article i, section 8 which of these are expressed powers granted by this part of article i, section 8? check all that apply. lay and collect taxes and duties pay debts regulate american indian groups regulate commerce within states borrow money regulate commerce with foreign nations