One observation definitely disproved the Ptolemaic<span> model, although it didn't prove that Copernicus was right. This was the observation that Venus has phases, much like our Moon does.</span>
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proclamation 1763
the quartering act 1765
the sugar act 1764
the stamp act 1765
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Less the political and opinionated rhetoric...
<span>A billion plus consumers that are hungry for imported Western products... plus Western consumers hungry for inexpensive exported products from China. </span>
<span>A larger market base simply equates to potentially more capital and larger profits. And the same can be said about importing products from China... a cheaper manufacturing base simply equates to potentially more capital and larger profits.</span>
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it got materials and/or finished products places faster, so perishable goods could be transported now. Other ways of delivery were now available, roads, boats, and now even planes. This benefits businesses because its now cheaper to ship, and it gets there faster. This benefits consumers because they can get what they need faster, and cheaper.
