Answer:
Correct answer is C. The resignation of Mikhail Gorbachev
Explanation:
Option A is not correct as this treaties are important for the limitation of weapon arsenal, but didn't lead to end of Cold War.
B is not correct as the defeat of US in this war showed that Communism is still alive.
C is correct as after his removal Soviet Union was dissolved, which led to end of Cold war.
D is not correct as China was opened towards the west even during the Cold war.
During the period of the Renaissance, Italy was divided into numerous small city-states controlled by local wealthy people. There were large differences though from one city-state to another, and while the northern ones were very wealthy and had things going very smoothly, the southern ones were much less successful.
The reason why the northern Italian city-states were so wealthy was mostly the trade. These city-states had excellent large ports. They were producing multiple things that were in high demand and also very well paid for for export, and were getting lot of things they needed and desired from the other parts of the world.
These states had very well developed fleets, and they were trading with multiple Asian regions, Europe, as well as parts of Africa. They were exporting their high quality products. Very often they were buying certain things from one place, then re-sell it in other place buy much higher prices, thus getting more and more wealth over time. That wealth enabled them to get all they needed without any problem, thus making them very stable and strong small states.
Collateral. You can borrow money against a house or car, but if you default and don't pay it back you will lose the house or car, or whatever you used as collateral.
They feared that they would get no rights and that the Revolutionary would be in vain. They thought the government would take full power over them and become just like King George.
Hope this helps! :D
It should be chronological: US Civil War: 1861-1865, Reconstruction: 1865-1877, Progressive Era: 1890-1920s
