Then it gives the reader a sense of this was not a "Famous writer" but a sense that this "Was a person like me" making it more personal
With war, every country is afraid. They're afraid of possibly being ambushed, becoming in dept, and many other reasons. So by remaining neutral they can sit back and not have to worry about being attacked by any country that's fighting. But that's not always the case now and days. Hope I answered your question correctly.
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because after the revolution, the Mexicans have to recoverd owned sugar farms and the economic growth was ensued even though it took some time
The ANSWER IS .. ( tar, timber , iron , cordage) your welcome :)