Which best explains why constantinople did not fall until 1453?
the city was well protected and repelled attacks by invaders.
the city created alliances with europeans to stop most attacks.
the city was far from byzantine territories and only attacked once.
the city created alliances with invaders to stop most attacks.

How did the spanish-american war affect american expansionism? a.) america took control of hawaii, cuba, and the pacific islands of guam. b.) america took possession of cuba and the philippines. c.) america gained control of puerto rico and hawaii. d.) america gained control of cuba, puerto rico, the pacific island of guam and the philippines.