All of the following are major reasons for European exploration and expansion from 1450 to 1750 EXCEPT...

A. Advanced technology in armaments and naval ship building

B. Need for raw materials and markets for finished products

C. Desire to spend democracy and capitalism around the world

D. Need to find better land and sea trade routes around the world

When there are advances in technology, such as the personal computer, how might business productivity change? a) productivity is separate from technological advances so there is no impact. the new technology can replace outdated, less efficient, machinery. o) the businesses' products will no longer be demanded. d) manufactured items will be made elsewhere.