Read each question, and choose the best answer.

From Hitler's point of view, what was the chief impact of the Nazi-Soviet Pact?

A. It gave him full possession of the Sudentenland.
B. It allowed him to invade Poland without Soviet interference.
C. It formed a military alliance between Germany and the Soviet Union.
D. It allowed him to send troops into the Soviet Union.

Which options most accurately assess the impact of transportation improvements (e.g., railroads, canals, steamboats, transcontinental railroad) on the settlement of the west? ***(select all that apply.)*** a. they led to an increase in population density. b. they made it easier to travel long distances. c. they in establishing towns. d. they led to the development of the fur trade. e. they allowed for international travel.