Why were the european nations mainly focused on the western hemisphere?

a. they needed to build up military bases for naval strength
b. they wanted the rich resources from the west
c. they established peaceful settlements for trade
d. they were wanting to have immigrants resettle the lands

(it is not a! )

Part a: which statement identifies the central idea of the text? a: the north was more powerful than the south and was always going to be the victor of the civil war. b: despite the obvious strength of the north, the outcome of the war was unpredictable at the time. c: the united states underestimated the strength of the south, giving it the upper hand. answer !