Which european nations led the way in the age of exploration? a. spain and portugal b. england and france c. italy and spain d. greece and italy

A is correct

Explanation: Portuguese initiated their period of exploration in 1415 when conquering Ceuta (Marrocos), Spaniards followed later in 1492. In 1494 there was a division of "unknown world" between the two in Tordesillas Treaty. These two monarchies had monopoly over colonization of the world.

whose power in the senate is equal to the power of the speaker of the house?

europe would not recognize the confederacy as an independent nation.