What circumstances prevented england from expanding its territories as quickly as other european nations? (10 points) select one: a. troubles with wales and other small territories, plagues on the island territory, and acts of union agreements b. constant invasions and foreign influence, lack of a unified government, and lack of naval strength c. lack of interest in expansion, losses to spain and france, and conflicts with the dutch and portuguese d. conflicts in scotland and ireland, problems with trade and commerce,

The story line remains the same. the kids live in what was then one of the remaining beachfront slums, down the coast from the expensive malibu area. the beach was ruled by surfers, but in the afternoon, when the waves died down, some of the surfers, or their younger brothers, fooled around on skateboards. one day, skip engblom, the shop owner, comes up with a key breakthrough, polyurethane wheels: "they grip." with the additional traction, the z-boys try skating the sides of the big, open drainage canal that runs through the area. then comes a brainstorm: because of a drought, the area's swimming pools were drained. the kids started "borrowing" pools when the owners weren't home, to skate the curved sides.” where did “the lords of dogtown” originally practice their tricks? a. the beach c. an open drainage canal b. empty pools d. none of these