They were able to write things down and keep records of them, since <span>cuneiform was a written language. </span>
Defending the country from foreign threats is the job of the national or federal government. They control the military.
I think so yeah or maybe just Google it
The early 20th century was an era of business expansion and progressive reform in the United States. ... At home, this meant expanding the right to vote to women and a number of election reforms such as the recall, referendum, and direct election of Senators. Abroad, it meant trying to make the world safe for democracy.