Instructions: Please Write a Thorough, Well-Organized Essay to Answer Each

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Essay

Instructions: Please write a thorough, well-organized essay to answer each question. The engine that drove the development of the centralized European state was war. Make an argument to support or refute this statement, and defend it with specific evidence.

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Definitions:

Cost of Goods Sold

Direct costs attributable to the production of the goods sold by a company, including materials and labor costs.

Raw Materials

Basic, unprocessed inputs used in manufacturing or production processes to create finished goods.

Indirect Materials

Materials used in the production process that cannot be directly traced to a finished product.

Employer Payroll Taxes

Taxes that employers are required to pay on behalf of their employees, including Social Security and Medicare taxes in the United States.