The development of the modern state in Europe was partly encouraged by
A) linguistic and ethnic fragmentation.
B) the leadership of the Holy Roman Emperor.
C) lucrative trade with Africa.
D) the Crusades.

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Linguistic and ethnic fragmentation led to the need for stronger centralization and organization within states, which encouraged the development of modern states in Europe. This was due to the challenges of maintaining control and facilitating communication and governance across diverse populations with different languages, customs, and traditions. The other options—B) the leadership of the Holy Roman Emperor, C) lucrative trade with Africa, and D) the Crusades—may have contributed to certain historical developments and changes, but they did not have as direct and significant of an impact on the development of modern states in Europe as linguistic and ethnic fragmentation did.

The Development of the Modern State in Europe Was Partly