The main reasons that imperial nations built large naval forces was to protect their economic interests in these colonies as well as their political interests. In addition they also sought to demonstrate their size and prowess in their ability to exert military force around the globe.
Iroquois Nation--this nation of tribes created a confederation to settle disputes, facilitate trade, and aid in defense.
The Iroquois Confederacy consisted of 5 tribes who governed the area of the Great Lakes as a representative unit. Each tribe had delegates who came together to make decisions regarding the group of tribes. This type of confederation is similar to the early government of the US or at least the initial goal--a confederation of states working together on issues that addressed the whole but otherwise independent. <span />
9) The correct answer is: "a). education". Confucianism considered the activities of human life, including relationships to being sacred. The valued the development of human beings. Therefore, he promoted education in order to achieve this purpose.
10) The correct answer is "d). Military strength was the only real power at the time". The Ashikaga Dynasty was a period in which various rural governments fought each other in order to secure the shogunal throne.
11) The correct answer is "b). geographic proximity". Vietnam was subject to strong Chinese influence that even included the dominance of its territories. Throughout time Vietnam was politically and economically influenced by China.
12) The correct answer is "d). waterways". The Srivijaya Empire was an was a maritime commercial kingdom which originated in what is now Indonesia. During its expansion, it gained control of the straight of Malacca, which gave the empire vast control over sea trade in the region.
The National Defense Act of 1916, Pub.L. 64–85, 39 Stat. 166, enacted June 3,1916<span>, was a federal law that updated the Militia </span>Act<span> of 1903, which related to the organization of the military, particularly the </span>National<span> Guard.</span>
