Generally speaking, in <span>the 1890s, U.S. farmers joined city workers to support the "populist party," since this part stood for the "common man" against "big business". </span>
There were several differences that separated the Soviet Union and the US after World War II.
European religious practices were so restrictive that's what led to the Pilgrims departing for North America. Religious persecution and questioning church practices led various sects to break away from Catholic Church as well as the Church of England. (hope this helps)
Trade flourished because these progressing empires were developing new ways to produce products and utilize agriculture in their areas, such as Han with silk and Rome with olives and fishing/seafaring. These empires has never had access to goods that were from other areas before the Silk road, causing trade to become immensely popular and relied upon.