Why did the Spanish and Portuguese take a sudden interest in overseas maritime expeditions in the fifteenth century

Which statement best describes a major advantage of a confederal system of government over a unitary system

Which event was the main reason for the announcement of the quit india movement? what were the results of the movement?

Which is one reason many african nations have not prospered after gaining independence from european colonial powers? a. colonial powers sent their weakest economic advisors to the new countries, and their recommendations were flawed. b. independence left them with weak economies, and many countries have been unable to overcome or recover from these burdens. c. the desert region of the interior is inhospitable to foreign investors, and business interests focused on the coastal mediterranean cities. d. the money endowed upon independence is still tied up in the bank of england, which is hesitant to make loans to struggling nations.