too much government control
A major negative effect of the Progressive era was too much government control which led to political corruption in both the state and national level. Powerful politicians became overpowering to the interest of the public resulting in ineffective government
To force someone into military or national service by means of conscription. Feudal levies a form of medieval conscription.
Improvements in technology definitely changed how people worked. Jobs in factories just became easier, for example, industrial lubrication helped machines run smoothly which made their job easier and the process faster.
It changed how people lived, too. Purchasing clothing and goods costed less because of the technology.
Kublai Khan was one of China's greatest emperors. He achieved the unification of that country by annihilating the national Song empire (1279). Contrary to former custom, he treated the deposed imperial family well and forbade his generals from resorting to indiscriminate slaughter.
The correct answer to this open question is the following.
Although you forgot to include the text, the name, or the link to it, we can comment on the following general terms.
Machiavelli can only offer knowledge to the Prince because the Prince is in the position to led and exert ist power and dominion over its subjects and its territories.
Originally, these ideas from Machiavelli were dedicated to Lorenzo de Medici. They are a series of rules and recommendations about cruel leadership and how to rule a government. However, changing the perspective, some of these ideas can serve to teach some interesting lessons to modern-day leaders.
Machiavelli explains some ideas and techniques on how the Prince can increase its power and exert control through fear and lack of compassion. His book, "The Prince" became one of the "must-read" for politicians around the world.