Why was catherine the great’s acquisition of a warm-water port so important for russia? select all that apply.

a) it slowed western influence on russia.

b) it improved the ability to conduct trade.

c) it limited ottoman turkish expansion.

d) it demonstrated russia’s rising power.

e) it fostered a military alliance with sweden.

How did nationalism motivate italy's unification? the italian people wanted to return to a pre-napoleon ancien régime. the italian people wanted a republic nation free from austrian rule. the italian people wanted to instigate industrialization in italy. the italian people wanted to lead europe into the modern age.

6. how did trade with the venetians contribute to the fall of the byzantine empire?

Match each idea to the correct principle of government. federalism separation of powers checks and balances divides the powers of government into different branches arrowright divides the powers of government between central and state governments arrowright each branch of government has certain powers that prevents the abuse of power on the people arrowright