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German Inventor Karl von Drais is credited with developing the first bicycle. His machine, known as the "swiftwalker," hit the road in 1817. This early bicycle had no pedals, and its frame was a wooden beam. The device had two wooden wheels with iron rims and leather-covered tires
Intresting question though
A and B. They didn't want the state controlling the church, and only letting them do certain things. As it had in the earlier centuries.
A - only the national level can declare war
The correct answer is D - In 1902 Britain wins the South African War and takes over the Transvaal.
The word imperialism means <em>“a policy of extending a country’s power and influence through colonization, use of military force and other means”</em>. This is exactly what happened at the South African War.
The Boer South African Republic (Transvaal) wanted independence - maintain their cultural style, religious beliefs, own language and their way of life - but Britain had interests in that area - especially the gold mines. This is all classic imperialism traits.
It was useful because it gave the French people and the nation of France a common ground and common cause for which they were able to fight together. the newly felt sense of unity was something they hadn't experienced before and enabled them to achieve glory in their young country.
