I'd go with b.) high taxes on wealthy.
So I believe that some empires wanted to spread, or expand, their rule on some territories or countries
Taft, like Roosevelt, had expanded national forests
<span>Taft, like Roosevelt, was committed to workers rights requiring mine owners to improve safety</span>
Answer: The empire became weak after numerous rebellions. The empire was in debt due to expensive building projects. The empire fell into decline after the death of a powerful leader.
d) the desire to give better lives to poor English citizens
