Spain, Portugal, and other European countries were in a competition to find A. A sea route to the Indies
B. New food crops
C. The United States of America
D. A way to keep the British out of the Americas

A. A sea route to the Indies

Explanation:

They were in competition to find a Sea route so they could find a faster trade route. It can't be C because the United States didn't exist yet and it can't be D for the same reason. They weren't too interested in crops as much as they were spices and such things. That is why they were so eager to find. Sea route to India.

labor leaders and organizations had the power to demand it.

explanation:

workers got a five-day workweek because the bcea protects and respect the rights of the employees. labor leaders and other groups demanded it.

legal rights and freedom of speech.i hope that it is correct.

brainliest if correct