Rome was so powerful in ancient times because of:
- very advance administration system (including e.g. efficient tax system)
- justice system (providing unity and stability)
- strong army (including people from conquered lands)
- dynamic society (providing Romanization of new territories)
- well developed trade
- excellent engineering skills (ability to build roads, aqueducts, harbors, war machines etc.)
- focus on education (high level of literacy in comparison to other lands)
The spartan political system was unusual in that it had 2 hereditary kings fro two separate families
Answer:
False.
Explanation:
The economies of Europe and Asia were ravaged by the war. There was widespread destruction, damaged infrasctructure, diminished industries, a ruined agriculture. Poverty, homelessness, precariousness and famine could be seen and felt in the former warring countries. The only economy that grew richer and stronger during WWII was that of the United States.
Answer:
The "Bush Doctrine" in foreign policy had these core ideas: that the United States could pursue this goals on its own (without need for United Nations partnerships), that preemptive strikes were allowable against countries that harbored terrorists, and that regime change for the sake of promoting democracy was a good strategy.
Applied in regard to "the war on terror," Bush's foreign policy advocated that the best defense against terrorism in the world was to use American power to spread democratic values in countries that were potential breeding grounds for terrorist activity. This sort of policy agenda was part of the "neoconservative" view of a number of President George W. Bush's advisers -- especially some who had also served in the administration of his father, President George H.W. Bush. In the wake of the 9/11 attacks, there was a desire to push American values and not be shy about doing so with the use of American military might.
Answer: D
Explanation: The Federalists wanted a strong government and strong executive branch, while the anti-Federalists wanted a weaker central government. The Federalists did not want a bill of rights they thought the new constitution was sufficient. The anti-federalists demanded a bill of rights.
