Other than finding new sources of finance, the most important element facilitating European state-building in fifteenth century was
A. the reestablishment of imperial unification.
B. the formation of large standings armies.
C. papal leadership in a new round of crusades that gave purpose and inspiration for the Europeans.
D. the European invention of gunpowder.
E. the leadership of a united, powerful Italy.
Answer: B
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