How does The Spirit of the law contribute and connect to our modern political system?

Which of the following statements is true of cause and effect relationships

    which of the following was anecological  result of european exploration from 1400 to 1800?   a.  increased trade with east asia      b.  the spread of epidemic diseases      c.  expansion of english territory      d.  the spread of christianity

According to article 1, why did massachusetts raise their taxes on citizens, and what about the currency of the time made it difficult for citizens to pay these taxes