<span>Conquests gave empires more room to expand their cultures and peoples. It gave them more land to explore and more resources to find, which could then be used to fund future expeditions and conquests. The cycle continued as more land was picked up, more people were subjugated, and more resources were procured.</span>
The Reformation created division within Europe. In Spain most people were Catholic. In the northern countries most people were Protestant. The Holy Roman Empire was a patchwork of small kingdoms, some Catholic.
Houston was soon citing the need for military action against Mexico, and in 1835 was appointed major general of the Texas army. Houston made peace with the Indians of the region so the Texians could focus on their push for Independence without distraction. Soon he would organize the Republic of Texas's first army.
While the threat of mutually assured destruction seemed to fade with the end of the Cold War, the threat of "<span>B. the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction"</span> still exists