Force work the problems faced by Germany when it was unified in 1990
The Incas built such a large road network stretching for 1000's of kilometers north and south of Cuzco, their capital, in what is now Peru, in order to keep the lines of communication open with their far flung empire, ie to convey messages to their local rulers, and probably for military purposes to have routes for their armies to follow in times of war. The roads were built by the ordinary people ie the men of a certain age would be subject to the mit'a or compulsory public service to build roads, temples and work in the mines.
It helped so that the army could have more food and supplies.
The American Revolution had an important alliance with France in 1778, after having their trust by winning the battle in Saratoga. The French not only recognized the new United States but also trade concessions and privileges. One year later in 1779, Spain joined the war against the UK in the side of France. The French decision to join the infant United States in its fight for independence was by far the most important factor in America’s winning the Revolutionary War.
The best definition of "civic virtue" from the list would be "<span>behavior skills and habits of citizens that are constructive to democracies" although these trais are helpful in building any society. </span>
