The Rosetta Stone was discovered in 1799, and had the same decree written in Egyptian Hieroglyphics, Ancient Greek and demotic script. Since we already knew Greek, we were able to translate the hieroglyphics.
Answer:
There were a number of factors involved.
Explanation:
This is a summarized version of my answer which for some reason was blocked.
Growth of nationalism throughout Asia and opposition to European colonialism and imperialism.
Development of an educated nationalist elite who could analyze the need for independence.
The impact of the Japanese defeat of European powers throughout Asia during WW2.
<span>Advances in technology enabled American farms and factories to produce far more that American citizens could consume.</span>
Joiner hit oil in Rusk County that dwarfed Spindle top and Borger strikes. There were over a thousand producing wells within the city of Kilgore. Led to a sharp decline in oil prices so the Texas Railroad Commission tried to limit the production of oil so the economy would improve Sterling enforced martial law.