Answer:
"The concept of a democratic society, such as the one our country enjoys today, began in the Greek capital some 8,000 years ago. The city of Athens is sometimes referred to as the cradle of Western civilization."
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William Howard Taft was the 27th president of the U.S.
I think the constitution prohibits the enactment of ex post facto.
Answer:
a. Medieval ships were designed mostly for battle.
Explanation:
Since medieval ships were designed for battle this would mean that they were built from resistant material, had large space to hold provisions and personnel, making them perfect to sail for long distances
It transitions the US at least from a period of negative economic aura to a high economic aura.