2. What is the best meaning of "proliferated" as it is used in the following passage in paragraph 2? "By the 17th century, the slave trade proliferated, and Europeans settled in large numbers along the coast of Africa where they set up ports for the transportation of slaves to the Americas."

A grew
B began
C shrank
D ended​

In a brief paragraph, use information from the lesson to explain the united states' foreign policy after the spanish-american war.

In which sentence is the italicized word used correctly? a) the sloth is a benefactor that primarily feeds on vegetation, insects, and small birds and reptiles. b) the flood victims were eternally grateful to their benefactors who provided them with food, shelter, and clothing. c) the spectators in the stadium all cheered when the benefactor announced the game would go into overtime. d) the benefactors visiting the laboratory were impressed by the complex equipment the scientists used.

Write 3 paragraphs on why the us should not have annexed the philippines