Iraq
Western Asia situated within the Tigris–Euphrates river system, in modern days roughly corresponding to most of Iraq. It also includes parts of Kuwait Saudi Arabia and Syria. Mesopotamia was dominated by the Sumerians and the Akkadians. Mesopotamia is also the site of the earliest developments of the Neolithic Revolution
Natural law is the orderly principles -- the laws of nature -- that govern the functioning of nature everywhere, from atoms to ecosystems to galaxies. ... They felt that, through knowledge ofnatural law, both science andgovernment would promote the goals of freedom and happiness of the people
the government outlawed participation in strikes and other forms of labor protests (apex)
They argue the first event toward democratization is the threat of revolution, then creation of civil society organizations, and lastly an active middle class to provide moderation.
When the citizens demand or threaten revolution, the elites must give up some power to maintain overall power. This is step one and is then up to the creation of organizations to enforce the elites come through with their promises. The middle class aids in providing education but also a vehicle for change. They are more moderate and will not allow the system to go to the extremes of the ordinary citizens or working classes.
The correct answer is Mexico.
Because of Mexico and their gulf of Mexico, the United States cannot control the entire gulf area. If the area changed hands and went to the United States, they could unite the two gulfs and have a huge control over the land and the ports in the new world. However, that's probably never going to happen so it stays this way for now.
