Because he did not want his opponent to win
There are many reasons but here's two
1. The 'war' and invasion etc was fought in the West so the province that you are going to have to raise troops and revenue from to fight the war is the same one where all the fighting takes place.
Meanwhile the 'East' had Anatolia as a heartland for revenue and recruits that was untouched .
<span>2. There is alot of evidence that it wasn't simply 'barbarian' invasion but also a large element of rebellion against central authority by local forces. These are the people who are supposed to supply your troops and revenue.</span>
The correct answer is letter C
The party of the candidate who wins the most votes in the state elects his commission and the candidate (or candidates) who loses in that state does not win any delegates. On the Monday after the second Wednesday of December, elected delegates meet in the capital of their state to then choose the president.
Answer:
B. Is there evidence that supports Pliny’s description?
Explanation:
In the excerpt, Pliny is describing a particularly strong earthquake in the region sorrounding Mount Vesuvious, presumably affecting the cities of Pompey and Naples.
In order to see if the information in the excerpt is true, researches should look for evidence that supports the occurence of a strong earthquake in the area, during the time when the letter was written. There are many techniques to look for evidence, from archeology to earth sciences.