During the postclassical era, empires grew to larger sizes than they had in the past. which of these factors contributed to this trend?
a. growth of the roman empire
b. development of industrial manufacturing
c. expansion of trade routes
d. spread of democratic governments

The answer is C for apex

- "a new era of american politics began with jackson's election in 1828, but it also completed a grand social experiment begun by the american revolution. nevertheless, jacksonian democracy represented a provocative blending of the best and worst qualities of american society."

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