Many European countries had what was referred to as a "Sphere of Influence" in China at this time. So, Secretary of State, John Hay, created an open door policy to allow all countries equal privileges in trade.
The Triple Entente WAS NOT an alliance - nothing was ever signed by Britain.It was an understanding in the early 20th century between Britain,France,and Russia by which they all agreed that none of them liked Germany much,and effectively admitted that they all therefore had a common interest in opposing German aims.
The Triple Alliance was a full alliance between Germany,Austria-Hungary,and Italy signed in 1882,the purpose of which was to keep France isolated.When WW1 began in 1914,Italy welshed on the alliance on the grounds that the war was caused by German aggression (a popular international view long before the Treaty of Versailles).
A "Formal Amendment" is one that actually adds to or changes the US Constitution. It is ratified by the states and becomes law.
<span>An "informal amendment"is a change to the meaning or interpretation of the Constitution of the United States. There is no real informal way to change the Constitution, and it's not an actual change to the wording of the Constitution; rather, it's the way we perceive the Constitution that changes. </span>
<span>The one that comes to mind is the equal rights amendment (1972) - which prohibits the inequality of men and women. Opponents say that the amendment is no longer needed, as the issues are already law</span>
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<h2>A. Temple platform.</h2>
Explanation:
Ziggurat at Ur was multilevel place of worship, it had steps all around it. Such buildings were located at the centre of Mesopotamian cities after 200 BC. They were extraordinary structures made of sun-dried mud bricks.
Although they looked sturdy but the sun baked bricks made them delicate, they had to be rebuilt after every hundred years. The rains softened the bricks and the lower section often gave way due to soft bricks.
Their design was such that they could easily drain water. It also had layers of bitumen, grass-like plants. A waterproof tar was also laid between the mud bricks to protect it from water.
Germany planed to declare unrestricted submarine warfare and attack all ships, regardless of nationality. if i remember correctly
