dentify Moscow on the map. After locating Moscow, identify which event led to Moscow becoming the capital of the Russian Empire in 1480. (1 point)

Responses The Russians defeated the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth in 1480.

The Russians defeated the Mongol Golden Horde in 1480.

The Russians defeated the Novgorod Republic in 1480.

The Russians defeated the Mongol-Tatars in 1480.

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Moscow became the capital of the Russian Empire in 1480 after the Russians defeated the Mongol Golden Horde in that year. Thus, the correct response is:

The Russians defeated the Mongol Golden Horde in 1480.