world war I led to an economic and industrial boom, as factory owners known as "merchants of death" mad billions off of supplying the allies war effort. it created a vibrant middle class in this country that would strengthen all the way through the 1920s. hope this helps you!
The politician here is accusing the government's new law on increasing the taxes on banks, it only affects the banks not the criminals. This may not be the cause of the increase in bank robberies.
Roma was facing a political crisis, many senators and politicians were fighting to see who gains power of Rome and Octavian the son of Caesar become the sole ruler of Rome and saved everyone from more bloodshed. (from the civil war)
