There were four common stages of growth in the life of an empire. Which of the following indicates the adult phase:
A leader begins to conquer adjacent lands and absorb other smaller civilizations.
Leaders gather together to determine how they should expand.
Artisans are well-provided for and impact their culture.
Outside forces begin to pick off villages and land.

How did the printing press make it difficult for the catholic church to stop the reformation? o a. priests were too busy printing and distributing bibles to oppose protestantism. o b. it created a growing middle class that was no longer interested in religion. o c. critics of the catholic church were able to quickly replace any hey writings the church destroyed. d. there were few printing presses in italy, where leadership of the catholic church was centered.

Which did president carter refuse to do in his attempt to free american hostages taken by iran?

Why was lee unable to escape from appomattox? he didnt not have the needed supplies grant had him surrounded davis had ordered him to surrender he was waiting for johnston to bring reinforcements