It was Alexander the Great of Macedonia who conquered Persia in the 330s BC, in what became known as one of the most significant takeovers in history, since it led to the fall of the Persian Empire.
After the War of 1812, Americans A "gained a renewed sense of pride in their country." There were no territorial gains in the war, however it solidified Americas ability to hold off the British, and therefore increased national pride.
<span>One of the precedents that was set by the New Deal that has been put into play during periods of recession ever since is that financial aid should be supplied to the people who do not have work. This of course now exists in the form of the benefits system, in which job seekers are able to claim financial aid whilst they are still looking for work.</span>
Winston Churchill
<span> He was the prime minister of England. England was one of the United States' closest allies throughout the 20th century, and Churchill was a highly respected, successful leader, so Americans trusted his opinion of the Soviet Union when he spoke of the Iron Curtain in the 1940s. </span>
