Why were European countries able to expand and be imperial in the 1800’s ?

Which statement best describes the underground railroad? a.) it is a train that took slaves from the south to the north. b.) it is a business that harriet tubman founded to slaves become free. c.) it is a secret route that slaves took to escape from southern slave states to the north. d.) it is a road that slave owners disliked using for travel.

Why did leaders such as siddhartha gautama abandon hinduism to createbuddhism around 500 bce:

What event ensured england safe passage to colonize north america? a) many englishmen desired more religious freedom than the king allowed.b) england's government decided to take advantage of america's wealth of resources.c) england's defeat of the spanish armada in 1588 opened up the seaways.d) cabot claimed the north atlantic coast for england in 1497.