D <span>the U.S.S.R. was reluctant to grant independence to the Baltic states
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In Normandy "<span>The Western Allies of World War II launched the largest amphibious invasion in history when they assaulted Normandy, located on the northern coast of France, on 6 June 1944. The invaders were able to establish a beachhead as part of Operation Overlord after a successful "D-Day," the first day of the invasion"</span>
If the US had been poor in natural resources than it likely would not have been a major leader in the Industrial Revolution, and would have had to import many resources from South America and elsewhere.
In the 1600s, Christians were actively persecuted in
Tokugawa Japan, demonstrating
The Japanese government distrust of European culture and
influence
The invention that helped the Ottomans
lay siege to Constantinople in 1453 was Gunpowder. It enabled them to blast the
gates and gain entry into the city
I believe the correct answer would be the dependence of European nations on loans from the U.S.
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