A Reading Oit
Lessons 7-9
What did the European desire for riches, knowledge, and power in the fifteenth and sixteenth
centuries lead to?
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European exploration of other continents
European conquest of neighboring countries
O European wars of independence
O Alliances between European powers
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What was the main reason why the grange started pressuring state governments about farming issues? the railroads charged small farms lower rates than large operations. the grange was not allowed to open up cooperative farm businesses. life for farmers was not improving as they continued to go into debt. farming was becoming less important to the nation’s food supply.