Read the passage and answer the question. The Rhine has served as a link between southern and northern Europe since prehistoric times, enabling trade and cultural exchange, which in turn led to the establishment of settlements within a small geographical area.

Which statement best analyzes the effects of conditions described in this passage?

a. The cultures of these areas developed independently
b. Early settlements combined to form a chain of villages and small towns
c. This encouraged agricultural development among early settlers
d. Close communities caused groups to go to war with one another for resources

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answer: a federal government has final authority on interstate/inter provincial  and international affairs, a confederation is one where the central/national government or authority is governing body what does not have final say over the same matters. hopefully this and i will try again if you don't like this answer : )

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recent improvements in technology/telecommunication/internet have increased the pace of globalization.

explanation:

recent improvements in technology have enhanced the pace of globalization. it is not difficult to recognize that technology has created the human race one big issue. there are several aspects to technology but they all serve to meet us the further. i can beat and be friends with a fellow, thousands of miles away. technology has also bridged the knowledge gap and has presented for the ready transfer of ideas and values.

answer; implicit memories explicit;

answer; revisionist;