George Washington Plunkitt was an American politician from New York State. He served in both houses of the New York State Legislature and was a member of the Tammany Hall political machine
Although this is a very complex issue, one of the major reasons why the Industrial Revolution widened the gap between rich and poor nations was because only the countries with great amounts of resources could take advantage.
Europeans hoped it would create new markets that would supply them with raw materials and provide customers for finished goods
Leaders of the political parties make committee. In doing so, they consider the members preferences, expertise, loyally to the party.