The Central Powers which included Germany,Austria-Hungary,Ottoman Empire and Bulgaria so A) because of the limited correct answers
The main reason why the British imposed new taxes on the colonies after the French and Indian War was that "<span>c. The British felt that the colonies should pay for the protection they received during and after the war," since the colonists were the ones at risk of French expansion at the time. </span>
Need for industry--the War of 1812 demonstrated the US dependence on Great Britain for manufactured goods.
Following the War of 1812 and experiences with blockades and embargoes, the US came to the realization they could not be self-sufficient and were dependent on Great Britain for manufacturing. The US government began to invest in industry and infrastructure as well as banking to launch an industrial system. Farming remained important but as a piece of the entire economic system.
The major criticism of the Catholic Church put forward by the Protestants during this time was that the Church had "lost its way" and become too focused on pageantry than on truly serving God.