"Resolve to perform what you ought; perform without fail what you resolve". Based on this passage, what did the author believe about the realization of possibilities?

A. The author believed that taking advantage of possibilities is all that is needed for success in all aspects of life.

B. The author believed that if someone fails at a task it is not meant to be completed and no further effort should be made.

C. The author believed that resolve is not needed to perform tasks successful despite any obstacles.

D. The author believed that taking advantage of possibilities had to be coupled with purpose and hard work.

the andes or andean mountains (spanish: cordillera de los andes) are the longest continental mountain range in the world, forming a continuous highland along the western edge of south america. this range is about 7,000 km (4,300 mi) long, about 200 to 700 km (120 to 430 mi) wide (widest between 18° south and 20° south latitude), and of an average height of about 4,000 m (13,000 ft). the andes extend from north to south through seven south american countries: venezuela, colombia, ecuador, peru, bolivia, chile and argentina.

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the answer is a. since they were a huge producer of cotton and wanted the most money for it.