Multiple Choice
Why did early sailing ships bringing goods from the Americas to Europe first sail up the eastern coast before crossing the Atlantic Ocean?
A) They were avoiding pirates
B) They wanted to take advantage of the mid-latitude westerlies
C) They needed to stop for fuel only held in northern ports
D) They wanted to avoid the trade winds
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