Which european nation colonized india and australia, in addition to having spheres of influence in china?

What was the first major route to connect europe and asia

The major impact third parties have on presidential elections has been to.. a. encourage larger vote turnout b. recruiter leader from the democratic and republican party to run for president c. generate increased party identification among the electorate d. developing issues that are later adopted by the major political parties e. drawn off of votes from the major parties to throw election into the house representatives

After early colonial losses to the british in new york, a. general washington withdrew his troops to pennsylvania. b. the colonies ratified the declaration of independence. c. the continental army set up headquarters at fort lee. d. general washington set up headquarters in new jersey.