A. was every bit as strong, proud, and important as the older nations of Europe.
Hyphens are used to link words and parts of words. They are a part is speech.
Romeo and Juliet meet at Capulet's ball and fall in love = expositionPrince Escalus banishes Romeo from Verona = rising actionLady Capulet and the Nurse discuss the merit of Count Paris = climaxFriar Laurence gives Juliet the sleeping potion = falling actionThe Montagues and the Capulets end their feud = denouement
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