A rank is a division of people into groups based of birth, wealth or occupation.
The smaller countries were under the protection of two great democratic countries, Britain and the US. This guided the people towards freedom. Britain had relinquished it's colonies after WWII which means the islands didn't have to fight for their freedom.
It’s nice however, it’s a bit dark maybe add some color.
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Justices make decisions based on LEGAL factors such as precedent and norms, and POLITICAL factors such as ideology and sensitivity to public opinion. Justices are humans too and are just as susceptible to political ideology as the rest of us.
Liu Bang organized a rebellion due to the Legalist policies of the Qin dynasty.