Match the vocabulary word with its meaning. 1. existence as an independent nation or government feudal 2. a legal and social system where vassals held land from lords in exchange for military service nation 3. a group of people united by a common language sovereignty 4. ultimate authority over a state or independent state autonomy

monarchy doesn’t have to have the hereditary element. there have been elective monarchies in the past where you choose your king-for-life and when he dies elect someone else for the job.

after defeating german forces in north africa allied leaders turned their attention to "italy," since this was the location that made the most geographic sense before invading northern europe via france.