How did the Punic Wars contribute to the end of the Roman Republic?

A.
They divided the loyalties of Roman leaders, who fought to control the new territories.
B.
They created deep political rivalries that divided the Senate and paralyzed the government.
C.
They overextended the Roman military, which weakened defenses along the northern border.
D.
They resulted in territorial expansion that made the Republic wealthier but more economically unequal.

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Which option best describes how the printing press transformed european society? (a) prior to the printing press, the catholic church hand-copied texts and disseminated them to peasants. (b) prior to the printing press, the church of england did not allow peasants to learn to read. (c) prior to the printing press, the orthodox church recited luther’s “95 theses” aloud to peasants. (d) prior to the printing press, knowledge was reserved primarily for nobles and clergy.

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