Answer:
Not well as they remained the only countries in Europe where feudal system still existed.
Explanation:
- Ottoman Empire started declining in 17th Century. Sultans didn't realized that certain reforms are necessary to strengthen the country. Some of them were done in 19th Century, but it wasn't enough. Industrialization hasn't spread.
- Case in Russia was even worse.
- Absolute monarchs in Russia didn't allowed any changes. There was no industrialization, no constitution. The reforms are done just in 1905.
He had spoken against the Mexican war
Answer:
It helped to guard the secret location of their gold mines.
Explanation:
Answer: In that excerpt he means that he has an advantage because he swore and oath to defend the government when the south did not have one to destroy it.