Answer:
Through experimentation and observation and by the use of reason.
Explanation:
The Scientific Revolution placed an emphasis on empirical analysis as a way of acquiring knowledge. Empiricism is the term for an approach that emphasizes learning from observation and experience, rather than relying on tradition or superstition. Francis Bacon wrote about this method in his 1620 book, <em>Novum Organum Scientiarum</em> - "The New Instrument of Science."
There was also an emphasis on the use of reason to think things through thoroughly, seeking to establish knowledge that held up to scrutiny and deep thought. This was the approach put forth by Rene Descartes in a famous book he published in 1637, <em>Discourse on the Method of Rightly Conducting One's Reason and of Seeking Truth in the Sciences. </em>(I'll spare you the full title in French.) This approach was known as rationalism.
Both the rationalism of Descartes and the empiricism advocated by Bacon had an influence on the Scientific Revolution. In the end, science mostly followed the path of empiricism. There continued to be advocates of rationalism within the field of philosophy.
So, the power seems to be with the citizens - they are the ones who make the decision whom to elect.
So the general system is democracy - the power is with the people.
However, the people don't make their decisions directly, but they choose some others to represent them - this is called representative democracy.
Most of the people in the Southeast culture did tended to be farmers, and the reasons for this are very simple:
- Climate; the climate was excellent for farming, warm and moist for most of the year, with more than enough precipitation and sunlight.
- Soil; the soil was very fertile, which was enabled by the deposits made every year by the rivers, and also because the climate was perfect for quick dissolving of the biomass which is essential for creating a fertile layer of soil.
- Water; apart from the high amount of precipitation, there's also lots of rivers in this part that were enabling that the plants can be watered all year long.
- Agricultural cultures available; the agricultural cultures that were native for this part were highly demanded and very profitable, which of course was a big stimulation for large scale farming.
Uh, trading? Immigrants? WAR?
There are a lot of reasons why america should concern itself with wath China is doing, like...
The Recycling Shortage (thingy) - China put stricter guidelines for other country's waste that they deposit to China.
Immigrants - Wonder why (maybe all) major cities has a China Town? Yeah, immigrants.
More people = Economy goes up
More tourists = Cash
War - Maybe not today, but in the past, people were concerned if China was gonna start a World War.
