During the Cold war, there was a big fear of a possible nuclear attack from the Soviet Union, so when the US wanted to increase its spending on defense, it argued for it by saying that it needed to have better weapons to be able to prevent a possible attack.
Answer: Nations of Latin America won independence
Explanation:
As Creoles and Mestizos became discontented with Spanish rule, they began to demand more self-governance from the Spanish which would eventually boil over to them asking for independence.
This was made easier when Napoleon invaded Spain during the Napoleonic wars and severely weakened Spain's power to hold onto its colonies. Revolutions in North America such as the American Revolution spurred some colonies to seek independence such as Haiti from France which went through its own Revolution as well.
These three factors allowed nations in Latin America to seek their independence and led to many getting it.
Answer:
The Silk Route is one of the old trade roads that linked China to the Mediterranean region.
Explanation:
This route served a role in commerce until the 15th century. Goods like tea, porcelain, silk, sugar, spices, cotton, ivory, wool, gold, and silver were traded. The route came to be known with the term 'Silk' because the trade dominated by the silk as it became a luxury commodity in Europe. Silk route played a significant role in spreading the ideas and knowledge along with goods from one place to another. For example, it contributed to the spread of Buddhism, Zoroastrianism, and Islam in Asia (India and China). The spread of papermaking, gun powder, and compass introduced by the route. Building structures, music and art from diverse cultures spread with the Silk Road.
Answer:
the Mauryan dynasty
Explanation:
Ashoka was the third emperor of the Mauryan dynasty, grandson of its founder Chandragupta and son of the second emperor, Bindusara.
