In the thirteen original colonies, the southern colonies differed from the others because their economy
relied on a strong timber industry.
prospered from mineral resources.
depended on fishing and whaling.
focused primarily on agriculture.

assuming that you are talking about the one in egypt: hecka oil

explanation:

the correct answer option is: weapons.

explanation:

tensions rose as the two opposing superpowers competed for 'weapons'.

referring to the cold war (1945-1991), the two superpowers, usa and ussr, experienced a phase of struggle and conflict with each other. these two superpowers considered each other as a threat to their survival and thus opted for policies to strengthen their positions.

the two superpowers never went to war with each other directly but competed for weapons to preserve their positions.

it allows shippers to carry commercial goods, which allows them to save time and money.