The way you worded the question is a bit odd, but it seems like the answer your looking for is the Japanese Empire.
One of the economic challenges Japan has faced in recent years is "recession," since Japan went through a serious recession in the 1980s, and then agains as recently as 2007.
Answer:
Europeans needed spices because otherwise their food would taste rancid and gross. In a pre-refrigeration age, the only way to choke down spoiled meat would be to load it with plenty of cardamom or cloves.
Explanation:
The Taking of Property for Public Use. Eminent domain is the power of government to take private land for public use. This power is limited by the federal Constitution and by state constitutions -- when the government does take private property for public use, it must fairly compensate the owner for the deprivation. So no they can unless they have the owners permission :)
The discovery of fire is important because you are able to create heat and cook food. Heat increases your chances of survival in cold environments and cooking your meat means that is slower to spoil. Also fire can protect you from land predators. Lastly fire led to the creation on metal weapons and pottery.