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Minoan civilization declined by the late 15th century B.C., but the exact cause is unknown. One theory is that the volcanic eruption on Thera damaged other cities along Minoan trade routes, which hurt Crete economically.
The use of the term "executive" gives the hint that the head of the executive branch of that state will call for the election. The head of the executive branch at the state level is the governor, and therefore the correct answer is A.
Increasing cultivation of tobacco required more land and clearing forest areas to make land fit for planting. Expanding English settlements meant more encroachment on Native American lands and somewhat greater contact with Native Americans.
True, Congress subsequently authorized various defense measures, including the creation of the Department of the Navy and the construction of warships.
