It was the main trading route during that time period I believe
Nicholas<span> issued the </span>October Manifesto<span>, that </span>promised<span> to guarante civil liberties.</span>
The French and Indian war first(1754-1763), the American Revolution next, the Reign of Terror after that(1793-1794), and the Napoleonic Wars last(1803-1815).
OPEC'S members consist of the countries that had the most natural Gas/oil reserve and control most of the oil/gas and market in the world.
Often time, to control the situation in the market, OPEC will rely on its members to respect the quota of export so they can keep the condition of the supply/demand in the market stabilized
