Which of the following is a factor that historians believe contributed to the north's victory during the civil war? a. the disruption to agricultural production in the south b. the south's use of slaves as a main source of labor c. the greater presence of industry in the north d. the large amounts of foreign aid received by the north

Analyze the quotation below in the context of european exploration in the americas. as you read the quote, think about what it says about columbus's motivations to explore. was he interested in gaining knowledge, wealth, or both? how did his motivations influence how he treated the people already living in the americas? i did not try to examine them in detail, because it could not be done in 50 years. for my desire is to see and discover as much as i can before returning to your highnesses, our lord willing, in april. it is true that in the event of finding places where there is gold or spices in quantity i should stop until i had collected as much as i could. i, therefore, proceed in the hope of coming across such places.