<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>
Answer: The correct answer is : D. council-manager
Explanation: The mayor is the main figure of the local government and ensures that all policies are executed. The mayor is elected by the people. But the city council is in charge of daily operations, develops the budget of the city, is responsible for hiring and firing the heads of the city departments. The council has the most power of government, therefore, this would be the most likely form of government adopted by the citizens of Smyrna.
