Which of the following developments in the late 1400s and early 1500s is depicted in the excerpt?

russia because it is the biggest state

information is crucial for making good decisions

"globalization has greatly impacted the united states and american citizens. first and foremost, globalization has spread american influence throughout the world. globalization has opened up more markets for the united states, which in effect american companies sell their products worldwide. there has been a rise of multinational corporations and their influence has greatly increased."