Three major factors that contribute to Africa's lack of economic and human development would be extreme corruption in government, a lack of sustainable resources, and seemingly endless tribal warfare.
D. citizens could ask their government to address a particular grievance and that the government would take them seriously.
Mid 1990 the economy entered a period of recession. By definition, a recession is " a period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced" (online dictionary). During this time jobs became scarce, taxes were increased for corporations and those with high incomes. Additionally, certain programs were cut in order to save money, NAFTA was put into effect between the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Programs like welfare were reformed. The federal minimum wage was increased which ended up affected about 10 million Americans. The average income per household increased to about 37,000.
I think the answer is Peter the Great. Peter the Great is one of the greatest men in the history of Russia. He was able to unify Russia under his reign. He had proclaimed the Northern capital, St. Petersburg as the imperial capital during his time. This city is considered one of the most important ports in Russia because of its strategic location which is by the Baltic Sea