Trench Warfare. Which often consisted of long dug out trenches, and opposing sides "going over the top" in an attempt to overwhelm the other forces. This led to the phrase "No mans land", the space in between trenches where men would be killed almost immediately if they were made to go. Other characteristics of WW1 combat would be the massive technological advancements that came with the industrial revolution, and weaponized chemicals making a debut to the world through WW1.
Oftentimes it is "removing barriers to trade" that motivates countries to join regional trade blocs, since members of such "blocks" have completely free trade with one another. :
They were influenced by other nations, like Dutch. They came from a wide variety of backgrounds. ... It had a good Atlantic harbor and it divided New England from the Southern colonies.
The answer is Guangzhou.
It is Guangdong’s capital and is considered as China’s maritime version
of the Silk Road. It is vital to the
country as a national transportation hub and trading port. It is also known for
the Canton fair where large quantities of products and buyers take part.
