Latin can be represented as a Old way in. English history
Salem Massachusetts. (Salem Witch Trials)
The main reason why John Smith lied and exaggerated information is because he wanted to make the Jamestown colony seem as profitable and inspirational as possible, to avoid uprisings and the Crown cutting off funding.
Yes, it is true that Japan seized Pacific islands to boost its economy and trade, since Japan lacked many natural resources of its own, due to the fact that it is a small island.