The main reason pilgrims often have hard times attracting followers is the fear of change.
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As cotton became the backbone of the Southern economy, slavery drove impressive profits. The benefits of cotton produced by enslaved workers extended to industries beyond the South. In the North and Great Britain, cotton mills hummed, while the financial and shipping industries also saw gains.
Byzantium/Constantinople was conquered in 1451, but the empire continued to decline starting around the 18th or 19th centuries. It officially died in WWI. As for how long it was a major threat to Europe, the empire's prime was the 16th century, under Suleiman the Magnificent.
The appropriate response is the freedom of press. In effectively protecting Zenger in this milestone case, Hamilton set up the point of reference that an announcement, regardless of whether defamatory, isn't derogatory in the event that it can be demonstrated, subsequently certifying opportunity of the press in America.