The state struggled to end the rebellion. events such as this one contributed to the decision to

In 1787, the US was at a crossroads, Farmers in western Massachusetts had rebelled the year before over property taxes. The state struggled to end the rebellion. Events such as this one contributed to the decision to... ... Justify the American colonists' revolution to the rest of the world.

Explanation:

1.d 2.a c.!

the triple alliance. germany and austria-hungary were already allies by 1879 when, worried about a threat from russia, they formed the dual alliance. italy joined the group in 1882. there was a concern about a possible attack from france and the alliance needed powerful friends to defend it.