Feudalism in Europe and events during the Muromachi period
in Japan share some characteristics. During the Muromachi period in Japan,
there were powerful feudal lords called Daimyos who were only subordinate to
the Shogun (think of them as Commander-in-Chief) and the Japanese Emperor).
Daimyos were almost independent and ruled with almost absolute power on their
territories. Daimyos are the equivalent of Lords in Europe. Daimyos hired
Samurai, a noble class of warriors, and paid them with rice or land, just as lords
hire vassals and gave them land holdings (fiefs) in exchange for allegiance. In
this obligations, Lords/Daimyos gained solders and supplies, while Vassals/Samurai
gained land holdings and farms.
Answer:
In the 19th century (before as well as after the Civil War), railroads brought many changes to the United States of America. For one thing, trade and commerce increased, with a complementary expansion of industry, especially in the North. For another, settlement of the 'wild West' was made easier, as was increased growth of areas already settled. For yet another, military operations became more sophisticated and generally more power-packed: during the Civil War, Union and Confederate forces could be quickly reinforced or moved to areas of special need due to the rapid transportation provided by railroads.
Jefferson went to great lengths to emphasize the distinction between state and federal power since he was afraid that the federal government would become too powerful and begin to resemble a monarchy.
B. He graduated first in his class at West Point academy
