Answer:
it expressed the philosophy that drove the 9th century to territorial expansion. in the U.S.
Explanation:
It was one of the most contentious presidential elections in American history, and gave rise to the Compromise of 1877 by which the Democrats conceded the election to Hayes in return for an end to Reconstruction and the withdrawal of federal troops from the South.
I do not have your choices of "the following" Here are some reasons I learned: Christianity, empire was too big and became hard to manage, there were many nonromans attacking parts of empire- Goths, the emperors themselves were weak or insane intrigue was rampant.
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