In Roman<span> society, the aristocrats were known as patricians. The highest positions in the government were held by two consuls, or leaders, who ruled the </span>Roman Republic<span>. A senate composed of patricians elected these consuls. At this time, lower-class citizens, or plebeians, had virtually no say in the government</span>
<span>Feudalism protected peasants because feudal lords gave them protection in return for fiefs </span>
<span> The American Colonist did not rebel against the British in the 1760's? They were not happy and protested Parliament against the Stamp Act which was repealed but they did not rebel until 1774.
In a nutshell they were subject to British Laws, British Taxes and not receive the same rights and representation of other Englishmen. But when asked to fight and die for England they were expected to line up dutifully. Well,,fight and die they did but their rights as free men. </span>
If you're referring to the post WW2 period, then it was fairly simple, the United States wanted to create a democratic liberal country that would share their political goals in Europe, while the Soviets wanted to make it into a Communist state that would share their goals and ideals in Europe. Each would have their own central European country to control the remainder of Europe.
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