Historically speaking, nations tend to follow the same pattern as they develop. put the following time periods in the order in which they normally appear.

1. Settlement of a region.
2. Establishment of government
3. A period of exploration
4. Expansion of territory.
5. Growth of agriculture
6. The birth of industry
7. Age of maturity
8. Stagnation and decline

Ithink is d. california but not sure