They both operate under a government where a small group of individuals make all of the decisions.
The action lowered morale. this did not lower morale as many common folk did not understand the need for ports and thought themselves self sufficient.
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On August 26, 1792, during the early stages of the French Revolution, the National Assembly of France granted honorary French Citizenship to "men who, through their Writings and their Courage, have Served the Cause of liberty and prepared the freedom of the people.
The answer is the first choice.