It all depends on the definition of the term Modern Era. The word modern comes from Latin word modo, which means right now or just now. It was used for the first time during the Renaissance in Italy to bring attention to the great rediscoveries of sciences, the arts, history and politics of Classical antiquity and the subsequent discoveries and progresses accomplished like the Age of Discovery.
If such definition is used as the basis for this question then the answer is definitely C.The establishment of global empires.
Indeed, since during the previous periods, Empires were limited to their immediate geographic areas. There had been some attempts to explore areas that were located much farther like the Vikings and their travels to Greenland and North America.
However, it was the Europeans: and to some lesser extent the Chinese, that actually discovered (in the literal sense of removing the cover) the Americas for the entirety of the world. The discovery paved the way for the emergence of Global Empires that were completely unprecedented in the history of humanity since they spanned several continents. For instance, the Global Spanish Empire Under Philip II of Spain in the 16th Century that spanned the continents of Europe, the Americas, Africa and Asia.
Answer: The huts were burned to ensure they would not be reused by VC forces after the Americans moved on. The Viet Cong force estimated to be between 30 and 100 strong had fired upon the Marines as they withdrew from the village.
Explanation: (C) To punish them for possibly harboring Communists in their villages.
President Jimmy Carter (1976-1980) was elected in the aftermath of the Watergate scandal. Carter's sought to restore credibility to the presidency. Carter worked to ensure the importance of human rights in foreign policy and promoted a fair approach. He successfully reached a settlement between the Egyptians (Anwar Sadat) and Israel (Menachem Begin) in 1978. Carter also set a high moral standard in his negotiations with foreign leaders.
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A: US constitution i think. - sorrry if it did not help.
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