They are a positive demonstration of how to treat your elders w respect. The unproven yet popularly believed invention of karate was a very positive social influence, as it not only teaches a sport, but manners, etiquette, self esteem, respect for others, & many more qualities I feel are important socially. They have produced many great musicians who have contributed to classical music.
In the 1800's due to the Wars Of Independence, France was a friend of the USA. It thus felt threatened if its friend, the French, were heavily beaten.
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Assyria reached it's greatest extent under warrior king Tukulti-Ninurta the first. at least that's the answer i can give. i hope it helps :)