Which statement BEST describes how rulers such as Cyrus the Great and Darius were able to rule the diverse and expansive Persian (Achaemenid) Empire of the 500s and 400s BCE? A) Persia permitted Christian groups to worship freely. B) Persian military forces drafted all men under 30 into service. C) Persia allowed conquered areas to rule themselves on local matters. D) Persian armies crushed all possible resistance to prevent future rebellions.

How did the war of 1812 affect public opinion in the united states? a. feelings of nationalism declined because the war destroyed farmlands across the country. b. american pride and confidence surged because the country proved its military ability. c. feelings of nationalism declined as americans realized the importance of trade with britain. d. american military leaders became unpopular for leading the country into a costly war. e. the federalists became popular for supporting peace with britain to keep trade going.

What is walt whitman's poem "when i heard the learn'd astronomer about?

Why didn’t the united states participate in the league of nations? the u.s. senate did not want the country to join. president wilson did not want the country to join. the league of nations was only for european countries. the league of nations had failed to prevent world war 1