It was in "Valley Forge" where the Patriot forces endured a winter of terrible suffering, since a mix of starvation, exposure to harsh conditions, and disease killed roughly 2,500 Patriot soldiers.
The rule of law is important for democratic forms of government because if the law is the highest rule, then it applies equally to all, which makes all people equals in the eyes of law, which is the highest form of democracy. All people, regardless of looks or social backgrounds are responsible for things in the same way.
The Colosseum was Rome's entertainment center. The Colosseum originally known as The Flavian Amphitheatre was used for celebration, events and shows that usually displayed gladiatorial fights, held executions of prisoners also gladiator and wild beasts fights. Thousands of animals fought against eachother and died.
The choice that was not a factor is America gained European territory after the war and was able to export products to Europe and Africa without economic barriers. America in fact sent much aid to European nations under the Marshal Plan to help rebuild european countries.