The trip from Europe to the Indian Ocean was shortened when the British decided to create a Canal in Egypt (the Suez Canal) which allowed Europeans to reach the Indian Ocean much quicker.
<span>The Han Dynasty had lower taxes and punishments were less harsh</span>
Britain's imperialist practices were often only great for Britain, not for the colonies, which was seen in the US, India, China, and many many other colonies which were on the verge of disaster because of imperialist ruling.
The person in question is Woodrow Wilson:
He was the president of the United States from 1913 to 1921, which means that he was the president before, during and after the First World War.
He was very active in the peace process after the war, including proposing the formation of the League of Nations.
