Why did many europeans in 1400d want to find a way to get to east asia

Why was there so little resistance in the war from the german people?

John locke viewed the social contract as a choice or "consent of the governed", where the people possess the power to change government. how did thomas hobbes see the social contract? man is born in chains, but can be set free through good deeds. man is born happy, but becomes more miserable as he ages. man is born poor, but can rely on other individuals for security. man is born selfish, but can give up some freedom in return for security provided by the government.

Which of the following describes an effect of world war ll on the united states economy