Which of the following descriptions best defines the Progressive Era? (A) A large gap between the rich and poor
(B) A time when many inventions were created
(C) A time when Americans tried to address the problems created by industrialization and urbanization
(D) A focus on amending the state constitution

1.a)britain

2.b)spain

3.c)french

4.d)portugal

explanation:

it foreshadows the theme of the paragraph and hints the topic that will be discussed in the paragraph!

although the crusades failed to capture jerusalem, they had several major impacts on western europe. they increased the authority of the king: sometimes nobles died in battle without leaving an heir in which case the king got their land. kings passed taxes to pay for the crusades.

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