The 18th amendment outlawed the selling and making liquor in the United States in the 1920's. Although this was established, many people still consumed pre-purchased liquor,made it themselves, or famous gangsters like Al Capone sold it illegally in secret bars. Overall, it didn't really accomplish anything because even though it wasn't legal, people were drinking more than ever and crime increased majorly in cities.
They experienced a tough brutal battle where they were forced to pick cotton in the fields and be “owned” by slave traders
I know in 1940 three businessmen Martin Bromley, Irving Bromberg, and James Humpert created Sega. kirby- Hal Laboratory
C. Growth of trade with the Middle East.
Because the Crusaders have ruled the Middle East for awhile, they established connections with some of the people groups there. And even though they lost the war, they still brought back valuable inventions and products (not inventions, like food, etc) that helped europeans in many way
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