They help the American public monitor and influence government officials.
Renaissance
The age of enlightenment began in the 1650's, so it would need to be a continuation of an era that ended around the 1650's. Since the Renaissance lasted from 1350 - 1650, that makes it the most likely answer.
The correct option is D) Advanced weapons.
Though the Aztecs held the most powerful empire in Central America, the Spanish had an advantage of Advanced Weapons that contributed to the Aztecs' defeat.
Before the arrival of the Spanish, the Aztec Empire was the dominant economic and political force in South America.
The Empire has a complex government system, a sophisticated economy and a well developed social structure.
Many of the Aztecs were well-versed in developing large buildings, architecture, in agriculture, sports, mining and even astronomy. However, the technologically they were still far behind the Europeans.
Their limited weaponry was no match for the muskets of the time. We should also not forget that even a larger part of the population died due to the diseases brought on from the old world.
The local population had no immunity towards measles, small pox and other contagious diseases.
The 3G factors: -Gold/Gospel/Glory
Answer:
The feudal states were not contiguous but rather were scattered at strategic locations surrounded by potentially dangerous and hostile lands. The fortified city of the feudal lord was often the only area that he controlled directly; the state and the city were therefore identical, both being guo, a combination of city wall and weapons. Satellite cities were established at convenient distances from the main city in order to expand the territory under control. Each feudal state consisted of an alliance of the Zhou, the Shang, and the local population.
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