‘Precious Metals
he discovery of large quantities of gold and silver in the New World made precious metals a key export from New Spain. This changed the history of the world economy. For instance, when precious metals entered Spain, this inflow drove up the Spanish price level and caused a balance of payments deficit.
He was good for some Romans, but bad for others. The optimates who opposed him in the Civil Wars certainly held a negative view. The people generally loved him, but he made too many powerful enemies in the Senate. Caesar was a great general and an inspirational leader, but he proved to be a very naive politician.
Yes. This quote or except from the book supported the need of Germany of colonial possessions and lands in order to suffice the need of the country. As an industrial country it needed vital raw resources that can only be found in the colony that can shape the nation's economy. Also it shaped the social standing of Germany as a powerful nation and shapes the new political battleground that consumed Europe for centuries.
