Important changes in the Middle East between the 13th and 15th centuries include the 13 Century end of the First Crusade and the capture/founding of Jerusalem. After that came the rise of the Mongol/Turkish/Ottoman Empire during the 14th Century. The Ottoman transcontinental Empire controlled much of North Africa, Western Asia, and Southeast Europe. This led to the creation of important transcontinental trade routes and a boom of economic trade between the continents.
Pushing the Mongols north and fighting them, and the rebuilding of Beijing caused the Chinese decision to abandon major expeditions.
Answer: c. Individuals can influence decisions on the ratification of constitutional amendments.
Explanation:
There was no scenario included however this should be the answer. The most popular way for an amendment to the Constitution to be ratified is by two-third of both chambers of Congress proposing an amendment which then has to be ratified by either three-fourths of state conventions or state legislatures.
In the spirit of American democracy, the State Government should act according to the will of the people which means that individuals will be able to influence decisions on the ratification of amendments.
Indeed the Twenty-first amendments proves the influence that individuals have. This Amendment was passed by State convention where delegates from states were chosen to represent the people. The delegates were only chosen based on whether they would vote yes or no to the amendment.
Countries would be able to increase their productivity for the services with comparative advantage. A country then can sell products they produce efficiently and also would buy from other nations the products that they cannot produce. The comparative advantage can lose if there are competitors operating in a low wage country.