This was the period of Athens' major democratic and economic growth. Athens became a dominant regional power and developed an incredible amount of culture.
The correct answer is D) The Federalists wanted a strong centralized government, and the Anti-Federalists wanted to restrict the Federal government and give states more freedoms and legal control.
These two different groups emerged because of America's past experiences. For example, the Anti-Federalists feared a strong federal government because of their experiences as American colonists. American colonists were taxed without representation by the British central government. This was one of the main causes of the American Revolution.
The Federalists, however, based their experiences on the lack of success under the Articles of Confederation. The weak central government established under the Articles of Confederation made governing ineffective in America, as the federal government could not collect taxes or force states to follow federal laws.
One important impact of the Mongol expansion across Asia and Europe was the "<span>(2) rise in trade along the Silk Roads" but it should be noted there were others as well.</span>
