Patrick Henry opposed the U.S. Constitution because he felt it gave to much power to the federal government at the expense of the states. This debate would animate American politics in the subsequent development of the Federalist and Republican parties. The Federalist party favored a strong central government while Republicans favored smaller government.
The Ottoman Empire expanded to quickly and during war time which the economy was hurt by insurgents lead by Lawrence of Arabia, the siege of Gallipoli and British Invasion
Leading up to the French and Indian War, the British were "<span>victorious at the battle at Fort William Henry," although it should be noted that this had little to do with their future victory in the war.</span>
