The ancient Chinese have invented many things that have a huge impact in today’s society. They created paper, kites, silk, compasses, porcelain, the wheelbarrow, gunpowder, and tea production.
2. to allow more trade between countries
Yep, number 2 :D
The Second Crusade was started in response to the fall of the County of Edessa in 1144 to the forces of Zengi.
It promoted a strong national economy
Because
The government viewed Cuba as a nation in need of independence. Granted, the U.S. wanted Cuba independence from Spain so that the U.S. could exert indirect political and economic control over the nation, its peoples, and its resources.