Which of the following were used as arguments in favor of american imperialism? check all that apply.

it would aid in the spread of new technologies.

it would weaken democracy in other countries.

it would the united states compete with europe on a global stage.

it would protect us trade interests.

it would the united states gain access to new markets.

How did the printing press make it difficult for the catholic church to stop the reformation? o a. priests were too busy printing and distributing bibles to oppose protestantism. o b. it created a growing middle class that was no longer interested in religion. o c. critics of the catholic church were able to quickly replace any hey writings the church destroyed. d. there were few printing presses in italy, where leadership of the catholic church was centered.