Which of the following best describes Ivan IV's accomplishments in expanding the Russian Empire? (1 point)
Ivan IV was only able to conquer a small but important area of Europe-The Baltic Sea
Ivan IV expanded northward and westward including the area around the Baltic Sea
Ivan IV was not able to expand the Russian Empire due to resistance of the native people.
Ivan IV was consistently able to expand Russia's borders in all directions, after the defeat of the Mongols