Lincoln lost the 1858 Senate election to Douglas by a vote of 54-46. However, this loss can be seen as a "win" for Lincoln. Explain why.

Lincoln became nationally known for matching Douglas and nearly beating him in the debates.

Explanation:

the conditions that made the byzantine empire vulnerable to attacks by the muslin turks were the sack of constantinople by western crusaders, the conquests of the sultanate of rum, presence of rival kingdoms and finally the set up of fiefdoms at the empire which were owned by the ghazis (turkish warriors).

i believe your answer is d)