In January 1917, President Wilson pushed for: A. Americans to abandon their policy of neutrality.
B. an end to America's trade relations with Britain.
C. an alliance with the Central powers.
D. peace without victory for the nations fighting in World War I.

How did the church gain secular power? a) monks forced massive numbers of people to convert through fear of punishment. b) the church issued interdicts, laws passed by the church regardless of secular law. c) the church's power to deny the sacraments gave the church power over christians. d) canon law established secular courts under the control of the church.