The writers of 1920s were known as the lost generation due to them being the post WW1 generation. Cultural, moral and spiritual values were lost as well as hatred towards others. In addition, writers from that era tender to focus on self rather than the world as around them.
The Congress had the power to declare war, make peace, and make treaties.
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It was possible because it helped him navigate in territories that were completely unknown to him. Thanks to it, he could determine where his ship was based on the position of the sun and the time of the day and he used this to navigate all the way to India.
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