The Middle Colonies were where many religious people outside of white Christians came together, since it was one of the only placed that practiced freedom of religion.
The real reason for maintaining armies is the same reason why some men buy expensive sports cars... overcompensating.
Seriously, think of armies as insurance. Even if it's small, amateurish, and under-funded, it's likely to give potential bullies a little pause. (Of course, a big country like Iraq can sweep up a little country like Kuwait in no time flat, as we all know).
Part of the answer is social/ economic/ political inertia. The military is part of the playground for the elite and privileged. (I use the word playground as in "fork over your lunch money, weakling.") Who wants to get rid of their army just to balance the budget? I sure haven´t seen "fire soldier-boys" on any IMF or World Bank wish lists
A lot of countries, fragile democracies, say, find armies to be an effective tool to use on internal "problems." In a pinch, a loyal military can keep your nation away from chaos. On the other hand, they work equally well to keep dictators in power.
<span>Many countries do get a lot more mileage out of their armies than Iceland or Costa Rica could possibly get. Obviously, a lot of African countries find them pretty handy.
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Also, keep this quote in mind
<span>"It takes two countries to maintain peace and only one to make war"</span>
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Answer:C) Conspicuous consumption
Explanation:
Conspicuous consumption occurs when people spend money on luxurious materials for the sake of being seen as economical powerful or people who earns a lot of money or who have acquired wealth. This public display of wealth by buying luxurious materials is aimed at maintaining a particular high social status.
Conspicuous consumption aims at getting those around envious of what one has as they display it publicly.conspicuous compassion is another form in which people get engaged with charity in order to be noticeable within society as the powerful and wealth members.
Lindsey buy a hummer which is an expensive car that will draw eyes from his peers and make her look powerful and wealth hence increasing her social status.
