What does this map illustrate, and what effect did it have on the region?

A: the Silk Road; it contributed to economic growth and exchange of ideas because it linked developing civilizations with each other

B: the Great Wall to the north and a network of coastal defense ports to the south; they helped maintain China's isolation because they protected China from invasion and trade

C: the Silk Road; it provided economic opportunity for traders because it allowed valuable goods such as silk and spice to travel to China

D: the Great Wall to the north and a network of coastal defense ports to the south; they helped the Chinese army move quickly throughout the empire

my assumed answer is C because those are the obvious trade routs.

lee and grant, both of whom held the highest rank in their respective armies, had known each other slightly during the mexican-american war (1846-48) and began their dialogue by exchanging awkward personal inquiries. characteristically, grant had arrived in his mud-splattered field uniform while lee had turned out in full dress attire, complete with sash and sword.

explanation:

the most famous of all the units fighting in cuba, the "rough riders" was the name given to the first u.s. volunteer cavalry under the leadership of theodore roosevelt. roosevelt resigned his position as assistant secretary of the navy in may 1898 to join the volunteer cavalry. the original plan for this unit called for filling it with men from the indian territory, new mexico, arizona, and oklahoma. however, once roosevelt joined the group, it quickly became the place for a mix of troops ranging from ivy league athletes to glee-club singers to texas rangers and indians.