I would have to say technology is using fewer resources to manufacture goods more efficiently.
Sue to the annual flooding, Egyptians developed irrigation tools to control the waters of the rivers so they could produce crops year-round in order to trade their surplus.
Answer: The spoils system
The term "spoils system" was used by President Jackson's political opponents, who took a very negative view of his practice of rewarding political supporters with government jobs. The origin of the term, however, came from one of Jackson's supporters. In a speech in the Senate, defending Jackson and his administration, Senator William Marcy of New York said, "To the victors belong the spoils."
Jackson's opponents bristled at that thought and continued to speak against what became known as "the spoils system."
I think it was Seminole, Cherokee and Creek
