How were the city-states of northern and central italy different from the rest of europe?
they were urban, not feudal, and were based around commerce.

they had much higher standards of living and better access to health care for all.

they were subject to repeated outbreaks of epidemics, which kept populations small.

they were subject to less economic influence from the catholic church.

Why was the u.s. annexation of hawaii delayed until william mckinley became president? a: the rebels who overthrew queen liliuokalani opposed u.s. annexation. b: the senate did not approve the treaty of annexation until mckinley entered the white house. c: supporters of the nationalist cause were in the majority in hawaii until 1898. d: mckinley’s predecessor, grover cleveland, refused to sign the treaty of annexation.