It enabled Europeans to buy Chinese tea, silk, and porcelain
Well, to start, the Supreme Court could have ruled differently in Plessy v. Ferguson.
In Plessy, the Supreme Court condoned the practice of "separate but equal" making it permissible for the white south (and north) to create discriminatory practices.
The United States persecuted U.S. citizens.
The United States began to build up its military and to stockpile weapons.
In order to ensure Constantinople was a splendid city Constantine built magnificent structures in his city and turned it into a great capitol. He brought people of high rank who could help the city blossom in different spheres of life. Furthermore, for better protection high walls were erected, they surrounded the entire city.
John Locke discussed natural rights which are our government's emphasis on individual rights. His writing discussing this topic is titled, "Common Sense," as he believed these natural rights (unalienable rights) are rights that cannot be taken away by the government. To Locke, these rights were common sense. Hope this helps! :)
