As a result of the voyages of giovanni da verrazano, the french
a. began to claim land in north america.
b. found a northwest passage to asia.
c. hired an explorer named henry hudson.
d. formed the dutch east india company.

the right answer is the third one: turnpikes went short distances to connect markets. turnpikes, also known as toll roads, were very important for trade and transportation (of people, goods and products) in the 19th century, coinciding with the expansion towards the west. they contributed significantly to the economic development of the united states.

he killed a bunch of jews so no one was spending money and the stock market rose again