How does paragraph 16 contribute to the development of the ideas in the passage?
A It introduces new claims that contradict the
author's arguments.
B It raises questions about how the research can
apply in real life.
Clt details how readers can contact the author
with their own ideas.
D It informs parents of the lasting effects of
modeling effort for toddlers.

c

Explanation:

the answer is: the start of world war i, and russia’s hopes of benefiting from it

during world war i russian joined due to in their current crisis they were being supported by france and the war was already declared to them by germany, they needed to maintain their political goal and leadership role in the balkans, and is the same feeling that this excerpt evoke the eager of maintain the land value.