17. Aden was able to thrive as a trading port due to * 1 pc
a. the development of paper books to spread scientific knowledge.
O b. its location on the Silk roads.
O c. its extensive gold and copper mines which provided an export good.
O d. the spread of Islam, which facilitated trade.

Many had hoped that a compromise would be reached to prevent further nation divide. which compromise do you think could have best prevented the civil war from occurring? explain why or why not using details from the lesson.

Washington said that the united states would be "friendly and impartial" in regard to foreign conflict. what was his reason behind this statement? a jefferson and washington had determined the u.s. was too weak to wage war. b the u.s. had a treaty with both england and france, and was thus required to remain neutral. c france asked for the united states to stay out of the war, due to trade relationships. d a special envoy from england asked for strict neutrality on behalf of the united states.

Why might the spanish government have approved of the encomienda system? a the system allowed for fair treatment of all under it, leading to a happy and prosperous colony. b the system used natives as slaves which meant the government was able to maximize their profit of exported goods. c the system allowed for mostly profitable trade within the different colonies. d the system was a great example of how to successfully run a colony, making spain a world power.