Why was the development of advanced sailing ships in Portugal important to the Age of Exploration? A. The ships were more easily financed, so expeditions did not need royal support. B. The ships could sail against the wind, allowing travel even when the weather was poor. C. The ships had improved safety equipment that reduced the risk for explorers. D. The ships could carry a larger amount of supplies for traveling long distances.

Match the vocabulary word with its meaning. 1. capitalism to change or improve something by correcting faults or removing abuses 2. chattel an economic system based on private ownership and competition motivated by profit 3. imperialism policy extending political, economic, or military rule over another 4. indentured an economic system where colonies supply goods to the mother country 5. mercantilism an agreement committing one person to be another's slave for a certain period of time 6. reform a type of slavery where the slave is the sole property of the master with no rights

Which goal was most likely to be supported by both poor peasents and city merchants in the early years of the french revolution? an end to feudal privileges overthrow of the monarchy destruction of the power of the catholic church suppression of the third estate take your time to answer, i'm not in a big rush

What was the main point of helen hunt jackson's book, century of dishonor? a.it showed how unfairly american settlers were treated by the us government. b.it proved that american government was not responsive to the will of the people. c.it made the point that free land was no longer available to new settlers out west. d.it outlined the poor treatment of the native americans by the government.