Which phrase in this passage reflects the most important motivation for the english monarchs to sponsor expeditions to the indian ocean?

Taking into account the statement above: "Which phrase in this passage reflects the most important motivation for the English monarchs to sponsor expeditions to the Indian Ocean?"

The answer is: the phrase of the passage to reflects it is "advancement of trade of merchandise."

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martin luther king (1929-1968) was an activist for the african american rights, mr. king has a profile of a kind leader that built a tenacity, respect and full of hope future. he was an activist through civil disobedience and no violence pressure mechanisms. he tried to build a more egalitarian and fair society. his efforts carried a reivindication message of the civilian rights to every west corners. for that reason, he won the nobel prize in 1964.

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