Which statement accurately describes an event or belief that led to the first crusade? a. islamic libraries destroyed greek texts before scholars could copy them. b. western europeans wanted to increase trade with the byzantine empire. c. the byzantine emperor asked the pope for in repelling muslim invaders. d. a christian king of france married a muslim woman from palestine.

Match these items. 1 . stephen douglas published "north star" 2 . frederick douglass first african slaves arrived in jamestown 3 . crittenden compromise proposed kansas-nebraska act 4 . republican party extend 36° 30' line to california 5 . abolitionists servitude in exchange for passage to the united states 6 . indentured struggle between proslavery and antislavery groups 7 . jefferson davis formed to prevent spread of slavery 8 . "bleeding kansas" wanted slavery abolished 9 . uncle tom's cabin president of confederacy 10 . 1619 harriet beecher stowe