Although the people of the Byzantine Empire considered themselves Roman, the East was influenced by Greek culture, rather than the Latin of the West. People spoke Greek and wore Greek-styled clothing... The Byzantine Empire was influenced by the Hellenistic culture created by the conquests of Alexander the Great.
The Great Depression was an economic downfall that forced many families into poverty. In October of 1928, there was a major stock market crash which fueled the beginning of the depression.
Senate is about representing the states. The House is about representing the people directly.
