Explanation:
Activists during the Vietnam War increased pressure on Congress to change the voting age, and in 1971, when Senator Randolph reintroduced his original proposal, it passed overwhelmingly. ... Fearing mass confusion over who could vote in the 1972 election, Congress quickly moved to pass the 26th Amendment.
Life in Sparta was brutal punishments came here and there and young boys had to train for military at a young age. Teens could not talk without being talked to first and discipline was known well.
According to my lesson king James I took the Holy bible and Translated it into modern english of that day in time.
The answer is simple, they both had the ability to nuclearly wipe out the other nation. This forced them to be on their toes at all times.
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