The conflict between the popes and the Holy Roman Emperors arose because of land claims in Italy, authority over the church, and the unchristian behavior the popes saw in the emperors. The popes also wanted to stay safe from the emperors, who might threaten to subject the papacy to their control.
The purpose of the Central Intelligence Agency is<u> A. to gather information about foreign countries and conduct secret operations to protect national security.</u>
Because of the French and Indian war. Taxes were the only way to pay for that war. The British thought that the Americans had to pay some of the tax for protection.