The Forum of Rome was an area surrounded by government buildings, area for elections, speeches, trials, and the buying and selling of goods. This can be compared to modern-day Capital of the United States Washington D.C. which is often referred to as the center of US government.
Nations form alliances in order to achieve goals that otherwise wouldn't be possible. For example, NATO, or the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, a coalition of countries in North America and Europe, agree to defend one another in case of attack from an outside party. This is clearly beneficial, because this intergovernmental support both makes an outside attack less probable, and if it occurs, easier to handle. Another example is NAFTA, or the North American Free Trade Agreement. Shared among Canada, the US, and Mexico, this alliance eradicated trade barriers within these countries. Another beneficial alliance, this agreement increases international trade due to lower costs and thus improves the international economy.
Limiting the spread of communism to new countries
