Which statement about the Vikings is true? A.
They originated in the area of northwestern France now known as Normandy.

B.
They formed an alliance with the pope to spread Christianity throughout Europe.

C.
They sailed up the navigable rivers of Europe and across the Atlantic in longships.

D.
They grew rich by growing oats and barley in the fertile soil of Scandinavia.

C. Vikings used to always sail.

That was a big part of their life!

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letter a is the answer

answer

the statement that best describes president carter’s attempt to free the hostages in iran is c. all of the attempts failed.

explanation

the operation eagle claw conducted by the united states armed forces was a failed mission which aimed to rescue 52 americans captured as hostages in the american embassy, tehran on 24/4/1980.the mission was authorized by president jimmy carter. the failures included;   obstacles in operation that included operational conditions challenges caused by sandstorms, hydraulic problems of one the helicopters and , mechanical failure of another helicopter that was identified as a cracked rotor blade and the crashing of another helicopter during mission abortion causing death of 8 service persons.