Marie curie - discovered new elements
Louis Pasteur- created vaccines
Gregor Mendel- discovered heredity
Joseph lister - proved the importance of sterilizing medical equipment
George Washington carver- pioneered new agricultural techniques
I think it would be because he didn't want to be too overpowered for the sake of it, also so the next in his spot wouldn't take things past the limit and cause damage to the area around. Hope this helps! :)
the devastation it experienced in World War II.
The protest against the British Taxation aka the Stamp Act