What led to an increase in trade through Asia in the 1870s?
A) Britian was mistress of the seas.
B) The Suez Canal opened.
C) The Vienna Settlement brought peace to Europe.
D) The United States became active in shipping and trading.
E) China and Japan actively participated in trade.
B
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A. an attack by Persians B. an earthquake C. the bubonic plague D. starvation E. the collapse of Hagia Sophia
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A. federal spending and Soviet-American relations. B. conservation and the environment. C. reform of government and education. D. passing civil rights legislation. E. energy and the economy.