Columbus’s theory that he could reach Asia by sailing west was considered daring because a.
Bartolomeu Dias had already proven that an eastern land route was more profitable.
b.
caravels were not capable of maneuvering through the Strait of Magellan.
c.
some people believed that such a long voyage would be impossible.
d.
such a journey would require Columbus to circumnavigate Earth.

terms in this set (38) portuguese explorer. in 1497-1498 he led the first naval expedition from europe to sail to india, opening an important commercial sea route.(sailed around africa to india).portuguese navigator who sailed around the cape of good hope and reached the west coast of india in search of spices.

world war i had a devastating effect on german-americans and their cultural heritage. up until that point   german-americans, as a group, had been spared much of the discrimination, abuse, rejection, collective mistrust experienced by so many different racial and ethnic groups in the history of the united states. indeed, over the years, they had been viewed as a well integrated and esteemed part of american society. all of this change with the outbreak of war.  

answer; the president uses mass media to gain support for policies;