How did louis ix of france strengthen royal power? (2 total) a. he expanded the french army. b. he annexed prosperous lands in spain and italy. c. he prohibited wars among lords. d. he sent officials to monitor local government.

The decision to annex hawaii was a controversial one

What was the national government’s biggest concern if facing a war, under the articles of confederation? the national government had no national military. the country had grown too large to defend with a small army. the states would not back the federal government. there was no way the states would pay for fighting a war.

What does the term “escalation” refer to?