They were. Around that time there were issues between Russian Orthodox Christians and Muslims who were found in their south because of the Ottoman Empire. There were also insurgencies of Orthodox Christians in Ottoman controlled territories in former Slav areas.
They transformed peacetime industries into war industries.
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A-they had many natural resoures
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In order to eat you need money. Money can be the answer to a lot of things, sadly, but food is the most important. Being wealthy most likely means you get fancier meals. However, if you do happen to be living on the streets some kind people might give food to you in an act of kindness. So, in conclusion wealth is how you get your nutrients and necessities.
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Napoleon argued he was “maintaining” slavery, since its formal abolition had not actually been realized. He hoped to encourage the return of French settlers to the colonies, believing they were better able than the blacks to defend French interests against the British.
