John Locke believed that power shouldn’t be concentrated in the hands of one individual.
By the end of the 13th century, Crusading had become more expensive. The time had passed when a Crusade army was made up of knights who served under a lord and paid their own way. Economic pressures caused many nobles to seek royal service. Royal armies, therefore, became more professional, and many knights as well as foot soldiers served for pay. Moreover, the rise of royal authority meant that great Crusades could no longer be cobbled together by feudal lords but were increasingly reliant on kings, who were by their nature easily distracted by events at home.
A matrilineal society is one in which the lineage of an individual is based upon the mother's lineage. Therefore, descent is traced through the mother and the maternal ancestors. This has implications in regards to inheritance of property and/or titles.
Strength 1. Congress could declare war, and start an army and navy. Strength 2. They could make peace and sign treaties.
Weakness 1. They had no power to draft soldiers.
Weakness 2. They had no power to enforce treaties
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