The answer to the question above is they are excited.
The people of Hannibal responded to the arrival of the steam boat by hurrying to greet the boat. They were excited as it arrived and was fascinated when they saw how the boat was operated.
Anglo-Russian Entente, (1907) pact in which Britain and Russia settled their colonial disputes in Persia, Afghanistan, and Tibet. It delineated spheres of influence in Persia, stipulated that neither country would interfere in Tibet's internal affairs, and recognized Britain's influence over Afghanistan.France and Russia
If you mean middle eastern countries the problem with them gaining independence is that they govern solely based on religion (or Shariah law). This limits freedom of expression. An example of this is that if you're gay, or don't subscribe to the Muslim religion you are executed. In extreme cases such as the middle east it can be a very cruel religion. That's why it's so controversial. You should also check out the youtuber Eazyonme. He used to live in Pakistan, which is a Muslim country and speaks about the messed up stuff that goes down there because of Shariah Law. I hope this helped you.
Temperance was a popular issue for late nineteenth-century reform women. Temperance reformers sought to limit the consumption of alcohol by Americans. This issue resonated with many women because alcohol consumption often increased the frequency and severity of domestic violence and abuse. In addition, men would sometimes squander limited household finances on alcohol..
