the declaration of independence was drawn up by thomas jefferson
Clock? I think. I know they invented the calendar
During the Middle Ages, the dominant religion was Catholic Christianity. There were other sects of Christians, some of which were considered heretical and some not.
The Truman Doctrine basically said that America would provide help even military help to any country that was under threat of being taken over by communism. By contrast, the Marshall Plan provided aid in the form of food and money to countries in Western Europe whether they were being threatened by communism or not.
It allowed books (ideas) to be printed en masse. Reformation vouchers were able to spread their ideals to many readers, causing many to be won over by their words. In essence, they outpaced their competitors.