Which one of the European countries rose up to be the first and most powerful in terms of exploration? Why?

The newly dominant Atlantic economy was controlled by the states of Western Europe, such as France, Britain, and Germany, and to the present they have been the wealthiest and most powerful on the continent. Following the period of exploration was the Commercial Revolution when trans-oceanic trade became commonplace

#2 the answer is d

#3 the answer is a

#4 the answer is b