Why were the Balkans known as the "powder keg" of Europe in the early 1900s? Question 3 options: Several large explosions had taken place in its factories. It had endured more than 400 years of ethnic and political conflict. It produced both weapons and gun powder. It had an unusual geographic shape that others wished to change.

the california missions began in the late 18th century as an effort to convert native americans to catholicism and expand european territory. there were 21 missions in all, lasting from 1769 until about 1833.   the missions were built by the spanish starting in 1769 in order to “colonize” the territory of alta california. so the missions were important because they were the means of settling california. it also wanted to keep other european countries out of alta california. building settlements along the coast would them meet these goals. missionaries wanted to convert the indians to the roman catholic faith. california indians did much of the work to build missions.

#2 the answer is d

#3 the answer is a

#4 the answer is b