hich of the following best describes Ivan IV's accomplishments in expanding the Russian Empire?(1 point)

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Ivan IV was consistently able to expand Russia's borders in all directions, after the defeat of the Mongols.
Ivan IV was consistently able to expand Russia's borders in all directions, after the defeat of the Mongols.

Ivan IV expanded northward and westward including the area around the Baltic Sea.
Ivan IV expanded northward and westward including the area around the Baltic Sea.

Ivan IV was only able to conquer a small but important area of Europe- The Baltic Sea.
Ivan IV was only able to conquer a small but important area of Europe- The Baltic Sea.

Ivan IV was not able to expand the Russian Empire due to resistance from the native people

Answer 1

The response that best describes Ivan IV's accomplishments in expanding the Russian Empire is:

Ivan IV expanded northward and westward including the area around the Baltic Sea.

This statement accurately reflects Ivan IV's efforts to expand Russian territories during his reign, particularly in the context of his conquests and campaigns that aimed at gaining access to the Baltic Sea.