Lines of latitude are parallel to the equator.
There were many effects, but perhaps the most visible one is the Columbian exchange: the exchange of species, including plant, animal, also diseases such as viruses, on a global scale.
For example, potato plant was imported to Europe. <span />
Jun 20, 1675 -<span> Apr 12, 1678 I believe </span>
Okay, well there is many reasons but rome wanted to have multiple people to rule not just 1 or 2.... Monarchy never works so thats why in 509 BC Rome switched into a republic. Then they switched back in 27 BC to dictatorship....
The core Idea was manifest destiny. God gave us power so why not use it? Whenever we kicked mexico's behind we realized we could really accomplish this ambition