Yes, in general it is true that an important characteristic of civilization is economic activity, since without economic activity it is impossible to trade and grow the economy to the extent that people can develop new skills and trades.
Awareness of something, gaining of a new wisdom, or understanding.
Political right to which the settlers had previously been accustomed such as the right to keep and bear arms and the right to trial by jury, were denied.
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Citizens could have little or no say in the government
