There was agriculture developed there so it mean that there was enough food for both the people and the cattle. Also there were many trading routes through the area so it was possible to sell anything animal related, from food to clothes to leather armors to anything that you could think of.
Perseve what? You have no explanation or anything.
Spain, Netherlands, Austria - In 1667-68, in the Battle of Devolution, France, led by Louis XIV fought against Spain in the Spanish Netherlands. In 1672-78, during the Dutch War, the French tried to conquer the United Provinces of Netherlands. This was followed by War of the Great Alliance, in which most of the European states were involved. Finally, in 1701-1714, during the War of Spanish Succession, France fought against Austria to gain the larger part of Spain.
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I believe US Congress, because for example, the president can not make any new laws unless congress approves it, not 100% sure though