Which of the following helps explain Sir William Eton’s interest in the Ottoman Empire?(1 point) Responses The Ottoman Empire controlled valuable trade routes. The Ottoman Empire controlled valuable trade routes. He believed the Ottoman Empire had a superior form of democracy. He believed the Ottoman Empire had a superior form of democracy. The Ottoman Empire defeated the Holy Roman Empire at the Battle of Lepanto. The Ottoman Empire defeated the Holy Roman Empire at the Battle of Lepanto. The Ottoman Empire was expanding into Japan.

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The correct response is: The Ottoman Empire controlled valuable trade routes.