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First of all , most definitely A because its an empire. and B because the emperors like Julius Caesar took power away from the Senate
Both nations did not want to fight directly because of the threat of a nuclear Holocaust, They were the most powerful nations that spread influence and dominance to surrounding countries and fighting them directly would have started another World war.
If you buy stock, you hope that in the next few years there will be "a bull market," since this phrase means that the stock market is doing well and you'll make a profit.