A. The 1912 election of Theodore Roosevelt
Everybody thought that Britain would win. They were superior even though they lost. Ironic.
Back then, people believe that obelisk provide some sort of magical protection for Sacred Places ( Such as Temples).
We could almost find obelisks in every Temples that bult in ancient Egypt Period. Hope this helps
Mesopotamia was the location for an empire founded by "Sargon"--known as "Sargon of Akkad," since this was a highly advantageous place to build an empire due to the fertile soil and trade possibilities.
Conservative--The elderly population typically sides with the conservative political side.
As people age, they tend to become more conservative. This is particularly true for social issues as they become more liberal with each generation, tradition keeps older generation holding onto what becomes conservative ideology. Economically and politically it depends on how much they rely on government programs likes Medicare, Social Security, and welfare assistance.