They became wealthier by finding gold and sending it back to Europe
I believe that countries such as France and China have instituted language controls in order to protect their national language and heritage.
Even today, a French person will rarely speak to you in any language other than French, even if you don't understand them.
Powers not delegated to the U.S by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.
So basically, they are reserved to the states and left up to them to decide.
Answer:
Well if this is religion, then the answer to your question is Jesus Christ.
Hope this helps
-Amelia