Across the loose confederation of German territories, the Church’s sale of indulgences for the specific purpose of provoked harsh lay criticism and was the final straw that eventually led to the Protestant Reformation.
a) rebuilding Saint Peter’s Cathedral in Rome
b) sending missionaries to the Orient
c) repaving the streets in Paris
d) outfitting the pontiff in several new outfits

(a) rebuilding Saint Peter’s Cathedral in Rome

Explanation:

An indulgence was part of the medieval Christian church, and a significant trigger to the Protestant Reformation. Basically, by purchasing an indulgence, an individual could reduce the length and severity of punishment that heaven would require as payment for their sins, or so the church claimed.

accomplishment : zachary taylor’s was a national war hero in his battle in an mexican war

explanation:

he was known as a national war hero for his battles in the mexican war, taylor was elected as the 12th president of the united states in 1849. he led the nation during its debates on slavery and southern secession. after serving only 16 months in office, taylor died from cholera morbus on july 9,