It was acquired by diplomacy by John adams
He thought it was unconstitutional and that it favored the rich. I hope this helps.
The government sued the northern securities railroad trust because it thought the trust was an illegal monopoly that was preying on citizens.
Overthrow of the Russian monarchy and withdrawal from World War I.
In 1917, Nicholas II abdicated (step down) from his thrown and gave by control of the monarchy for himself and his son. This allowed for a new nationalist government to take control.
The new government was then overthrown by the Lenin led Communist Party.
In regards, to World War I, after Nicholas stepped down, Russia signed a peace treaty with Germany and left the war before their other allies. They lost western lands in Russia but were able to save their military from a horrible showing on the Eastern Front.
“The original name ‘Flavian Amphitheatre’ was changed to the Colosseum due to the great statue of Nero that was located at the entrance of the Domus Aurea ‘The Colossus of Nero.’ The Domus Aurea was a great palace built under the orders of Nero after the Fire of Rome”