The relationship between levels of military personnel and state revenues as shown in the table is best understood in the context of which of the following global developments in the period 1450–1750 ?
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As military forces expanded and became more professionalized, states were forced to develop new ways to generate revenue.
As agricultural technology became more advanced, less people were needed to farm and more people were able to be enrolled in state militaries.
As commercial profits and urbanization increased, states were able to obtain more revenue.
As states expanded their territories, they were able to acquire access to more natural resources.