The correct answer is "They emphasized urban development". Pacal the Great as king of Palenque added magnificent buildings to their capitol city. Under Moctezuma I reign, Aztec Empire had its major expansion, establishing communications with the Aztec Triple Alliance. Huayana Capac worked on urban development in Peru as well, by the construction of two important Inca roads one from Tumbez to Pachacamac and the other from Pachacamac to Cusco.
Although the French were successful in overthrowing their monarchy, eventually, a powerful dictator named Napoleon came to power. Meanwhile, the Americans were successful in creating a democratic government, which lasts to this day.
