On the most basic level, the ancient river valley civilizations influenced classical empires because they influenced civilization, period. The river valley civilizations are the most lasting and historically attested instance of the greater phenomenon of humans moving from a nomadic lifestyle based on hunting and herding to a sedentary one based on agriculture.
In general, it is the Democratic Party that opposes large increases in defense spending, with the Republican Party in favor of increasing defense spending.
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Japan wanted to expand its borders and looked for nation to colonize. In 189, Japan convinced Korea to open its ports to trade with Japan. However, China controlled much of Korea's trade. This conflict led to the Sino - Japanese war. Japan emerged victorious in this war. It captured part of Manchuria, which had been under Chinese occupation.
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He made the first call on March 10, 1876, to his assistant, Thomas Watson: "Mr. Watson--come here--I want to see you."
