Which statement does NOT describe a method kings and queens of northern Europe used to gain power? Choose all answers that are correct.

They bribed their rivals with land.

They married royalty from other powerful lands.

They executed their rivals by cutting off their heads.

They challenged their rivals in Olympic competitions.

They threatened their rivals with war.

What is the significance of the battle of saratoga? a. the defeat at saratoga allowed the british to invade new england by land. b. after the defeat at saratoga france refuse to sign a treaty with the united states. c. the british won a decisive victory at saratoga. d. after the victory at saratoga france gave open support to the united states including arms money and ships.