As a result of the Crimean War, Russia: 1. won exclusive trading rights with Crimea.
2. decided to end its involvement in the Middle East.
3. formed a powerful alliance with France and Britain.
4. realized it needed to build up its military.

Each pair of sentences can be combined to create one compound sentence. determine which choice best combines them. refinishing furniture is a creative hobby. not everyone loves to scour garage sales to find old items. going to flea markets can you to notice unique qualities in used items. beauty can be found where you least expect it. specialized equipment can make the refinishing process easier. painting the furniture can be creative with the right tools. some people like refinishing old furniture. others prefer buying new items.