The need for new trade routes to the east, the desire to spread christianity and competition between European countries all contributed to the

The need for new trade routes to the east, the desire to spread Christianity, and competition between European countries all contributed to the: ... Ottoman taxes and restrictions on trade in its territory encouraged Europeans to seek new trade routes to Asia.

Explanation:

explanation:

7 - to develop an asian ally

11- the red scare

14   the power of military -industrial complex

17 - the economy grew quickly

24 - the separation of church and state was not important