By comparing different empires, historians see that the process of growth had some similarities and some differences across empires. The Achaemenid Persian Empire under Cyrus the Great grew substantially in less than 30 years and reached its greatest extent within 75 years. The Roman Republic was founded in the sixth century BCE, but the Roman Empire didn’t reach its greatest extent until 117 CE. Empires grow for different reasons. The Persian Empire of the Achaemenids was built largely through military conquest. The Maurya Empire in India used a combination of political sabotage, religious conversion, and military conquest to expand its rule. The Romans, although a militaristic society, did not generally set out to conquer territory. But, they did get involved in many wars. After defeating enemies, Rome usually offered them some level of citizenship in exchange for loyalty.
These men and women formed the vanguard of the progressive movement in Texas, pushing for reforms such as temperance, good roads, women's suffrage, and corporate regulation. By 1906, there were enough progressives in Texas to elect one of their own as governor.A
<span>If I were a French voter in 1803, I would have voted against the plebiscite to make Napoleon Emperor because some of his policies were unfair, especially towards women and it wouldn't help France's instability</span>
Winning over the missipi river for the Union was a long process that involved the capture of new orleans and and Fort Donelson. the conguest ended up with the conquest of Vicksburg. these three region were very vital to ensure control of the missipi river, a fete that was made possible by superios water or river craft compared to the confederate forces.
