Trade was so much easier. Just look at a map. If it weren't for the Panama Canal, you would have to round ALL of South America to trade from east coast to west coast. Now, you just had to travel to the middle of America, reducing the likeliness of accidents as well as the time spent on travel for trading
The Senate is appointed by a state's legislature and not directly elected by the electorate, with each term lasting six years, whereas representative terms run for only two years. With the benefit of more time, the Senate is more stable meaning that decisions can be followed through on; this also has its pitfalls meaning that Senators don't reflect, always, the current mood of the country. With that said, I think that the Senate should have relatively more stability than the House of Representatives, but perhaps, should be re-elected every 3 years, not 6.
The Titanic sank because it hit an iceberg, there was poor visibility the night it happened.
Eastern India in the Mauryan dynasty
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