All of the following were reasons for the decline of the Ottoman Empire EXCEPT
A) a decline in the quality of leadership.
B) a lack of clear hereditary succession traditions.
C) communication problems due to the size of the empire.
D) barbarian invasions.
E) rebellions among soldiers.
D
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McCarthy's accusations reached absurdity when he claimed Communist agents included
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