Before Einstein, it was believed that science was just all about compact summaries and experience during research. When Einstein arrives on the scene, his theory of relativity was able to open new paths towards complicated mathematical equations that other scientists didn't know about. This opened up tons of opportunities that shaped up science and how we calculate various mathematical problems that can be used in various aspects of the world.
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They had their own strategies and it would be foolish to think that they didn't have thier own desires and knowledge. They were choosing the European powers which they thought would serve their cause, that is why some supported one European power and the others supported another European power. Their role was great because they knew the ground well.