Why was catherine the great’s acquisition of a warm-water port so important for russia? select all that apply.

a) it slowed western influence on russia.

b) it improved the ability to conduct trade.

c) it limited ottoman turkish expansion.

d) it demonstrated russia’s rising power.

e) it fostered a military alliance with sweden.

During andrew johnson’s presidency, the radical republicans gained control over policymaking in congress. they had enough power to override any presidential veto. how did the radical republicans use this opportunity? a. they blocked johnson’s weak reconstruction policies by taking charge of the reconstruction plan. b. they extended their support to johnson’s policies for reconstruction of the south. c. they removed johnson from office and took over the task of reconstructing the south. d. they removed all former confederates from office and stopped the south from rejoining the union.