D- it increased federal intervention in the affairs of independent states
Answer:
At first Syria was tolerant of Jewish beliefs but later it became more intolerant and outlawed the Jewish religion. Rome appointed Jewish kings and leaders but burned the Temple and forced Jews out of Judea, sending many to Rome as slaves.
Explanation:
The answer to number 1 would be choice A, to help settle international disputes. The answer to number 2 would be choice D, to bring the war in the pacific to a swift end.