You have to be more specific hon if you want me to answer the question
I affected by most American lost their jobs
The southern part of the country
Socrates' idea of Government is a perfect republic that is led by a philosopher.
I think the leaders of United States will strongly disagree with Socrates Idea because Socrates strongly opposes democracy.
Socrates believed that Democracy is not an efficient way of Government because taking the public opinion's onto account is too much work and may become a hindrance for the Government's plan in the long term.
You didn't really provide the letter out of which we should be able to deduce the benefits. However, Crusaders would say that the benefit of the crusaders were that they regained the holy land and could also profit out of this either by looting and pillaging neighbouring muslim villages or because they thought they were closer to God this way.