The form of travel that greatly helped with the industrialization of north america was the steam engine or wagon.... (only two i remember being in the 1800's that were used a lot could even be the steam boat)
When Queen Elizabeth says this, she is asserting that she has the same qualities and abilities to lead a country as a king does. Whether this is courage, leadership skills, a love for one's country, or wisdom, Queen Elizabeth is basically stating that queens are no less qualified to rule countries than kings. Hope this helps.
The story "The Rat and the Mongoose" may help answer this question.
Answer: Yes, Asoka believes he should be forgiven for the conquering of Kalinga.
Explanation: Since Kalinga was so small they had a very small population which was a huge advantage for Asoka because they had so many more people. After the conquest he believed that one that does wrong should be forgiven as far as it is possible to be forgiven.
