Yes-
He wanted to build up his power, so the Normans could have a great empire, like their Viking ancestors. Harald Hardrada - Harald was a famous Viking warrior and skilled commander. He already had secure control over his own land.
No-
Hardrada anted to be King of England because he wanted more power and better land. Hardrada was very unpopular, but very powerful. His name alone was enough to strike fear into the hearts and minds of his enemies.
Mansa Musa divided his empire into provinces and with each province he had a 100% well trusted governor for them. He also had one of the largest armies back then in the known world to protect his citizens and empire.
If you study the declaration of independence closely, it us
clear that the declaration demands rights. And the oppressive regimes of the
world would be unwilling to grant those rights. In order to achieve those rights,
one will have to fight. And that will pave the way for war. It has become
evident now after centuries. United States believed in the rights and freedom
of the people. That had the U.S entering the world wars. All the wars after
that too, were basically based on this very idea. FREEDOM.
Because they should know if the thing they are studying is like from or about or how it was made
