The Persians built a system of well maintained roads which facilitated the rapid transit of military and government personnel. One particular road was called the Royal road that stretched from Sardis to Susa . The Persians established way stations at intervals equipped with fresh horses for the King's messenger.
The Assyrian system of communication was so efficient and effective that a provincial governor anywhere in the empire except Egypt could ask a question and receive an answer within a week.
Of the four fictional characters, I think that Jeremy Shrimpton had the easiest time in surviving Colonial America.
Jeremy Shrimpton was a wigmaker. Wigmakers were in high demand in England and Colonial America because of their expertise. The wigmakers unique skill and talent ensure them a large market for their products. So, it is safe to assume that Jeremey Shrimpton enjoys the prestige and sales of being a wigmaker.
<span>The other fictional characters had the following designations in life:
Louis Timothy was a rice farmer.
Debora Riedhauser was house servant.
Akachi was a slave.</span>
Initially, Britain's Navigation Acts provided the colonies with a built-in market, which kept both sides happy and profitable.<span> It wasn't until after the French and Indian War in 1763 that Britain attempted to change its policies on mercantilism, and began enforcing policies that led to the animosity between Britain and its colonies</span>
