Why was catherine the great’s acquisition of a warm-water port so important for russia? select all that apply.

a) it slowed western influence on russia.

b) it improved the ability to conduct trade.

c) it limited ottoman turkish expansion.

d) it demonstrated russia’s rising power.

e) it fostered a military alliance with sweden.

a social contract.

"a social contract is an agreement between citizens and their leader where the citizens give up certain freedoms in exchange for protection. the constitution of the united states is an example of a social contract."

we can argue that appeasement caused world war ii because it allowed hitler and the nazis to build germany’s military power until it was strong enough to fight a major war. additionally, appeasement emboldened germany, making it think the allies would never have the will to fight. this made germany much more aggressive and encouraged it to take the steps that eventually led to war.