Question

questions 4 through 6 refer to the following.
total, state military personnel and total state revenues from selected
states, 1450 - 1700

the relationship between levels of military personnel and state revenues as shown in the
table is best understood in the context of which of the following global developments in the
period 1450 - 1700?

a as military forces expanded and became more professionalized,
states were forced to develop new ways to generate revenue.

b as agricultural technology became more advanced, less people
were needed to farm and more people were able to be enrolled in
state militaries.

c as commercial profits and urbanization increased, states were
able to obtain more revenue.

d as states expanded their territories, they were able to acquire

Explanation:

The table shows an increase in military personnel and state revenues. Option A is correct because as military forces expanded and became more professional (more personnel), states needed new revenue - generating methods (increase in state revenues). Option B is incorrect as the table does not relate to agricultural technology. Option C does not directly link commercial profits/urbanization to the military - revenue relationship in the table. Option D is not supported by the data as there is no clear indication of territorial expansion leading to revenue acquisition in the context of the military - revenue relationship.

Answer:

A. As military forces expanded and became more professionalized, states were forced to develop new ways to generate revenue.