What led to an increase in trade through Asia in the 1870s? A) ...

[kodithompson]

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.

Question 2

What was the critical factor in transforming Sparta into a militaristic polis?
 
  A) the war against the neighboring Messenians
  B) the invasions by the Persians
  C) the war against Athens
  D) its commercial rivalry with Athens
  E) its use of slavery to advance its standing as a polis

[tashiedavis420]

Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A