Trade can connect an empire because trade is a very basic aspect of advancement in a civilization/empire
At the moment chinas government stability is at risk
The 'New Women': The 'New Women' of the 1920s had been given the right to vote, were able to obtain college degrees, learned to drive, and went to work.
Marquis de Lafayette helped to train the American colonists and even served in battle with them. Lafayette first came to the American colonies in 1777. Upon arrival, was appointed a Major General in the colonial army. From there, he taught the American colonists military techniques, strategies, and other important information needed to defeat the British. He even fought for the American colonists in the Battle of Brandywine. His help was imperative to the colonists success against the British.