1945 is when the dreaded WWII ended
The mandate of heaven is the thing that Chinese emperors claim was given to them by their deities. A ruler earns it from the previous emperor when he retires, or when he dies. It could be lost when another dynasty takes over and takes the mandate of heaven.
B the states were declared more powerful than the goverment
"The main reason why the author invents various citizens and residents of Verbonia is to "<span>to draw readers into the story of the city's life" among other things. </span>