It was the British and Russian empires.
Dont have anything around you that can distract you from what you are currently doing. focus on one thing at a time
The longer the tail, the more maneuverability the kite has. Think of a cheetah. They are very fast, and have long tails to steer. If an elephant tried to run, it couldn't turn very fast. The tail is used mostly for balance. Hope this helped!