Well, i think the answer would be : Standardized weight and measures
Standardized weight and measures first developed by the muslim merchants in Cairo. Before this standard, Length was measured by the length of one's body.
For example to measure silk, the usually used the term such as 1 arm length.
The thing is, many traders started to hire shorter people to measure this to gain profit , making exchange often became problematic
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The formal declaration of independence established the new American revolutionary government and officially declared war against Great Britain. The primary purpose of the declaration was to assist the Second Continental Congress in obtaining aid from foreign countries.
George Washington
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<em>The implications of the Magna Carta</em> for the people of today are many and very important.
First of all, let’s remind us that it was the first document in England that<u> limited the the power of the king.</u> This is something that we need to have present any time. That democracy –the voice of the people- never has to be suppressed.
In the medieval times, the King was the owner of people, land and government. Many atrocities were committed in the name of the monarchy. He was the only ruler and did things as his will. Nowadays, people need to value the freedom modern democracies have. Like in those years when the Magna Carta obligated the monarch to accept the laws and the respect people’s rights, now citizens need to be aware to defend the same principles and don’t take things for granted.
To establish justice, insure domestic tranquillity, provide the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our prosperity.
