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What caused Russia to support the Union in the US Civil War?

Russia offered support to the Union in the U.S. Civil War because Russia thought the United States was a good counterbalance to the British Empire.


Who was Voltaire and what was his opinion of organized religion?

François-Marie Arouet (1694-1778), better known as Voltaire, was a philosopher and writer of the French Enlightenment period. He saw the Church as a static and oppressive force useful only occasionally as a counterbalance to the rapacity of kings, although often more rapacious itself.


Why did the creators of the Roman Republic worked ensure that no leader became too powerful?

After overthrowing the monarchy the Romans replaced the king with two annually elected consuls as the heads of the Republic. Having two men in charge meant that they could counterbalance each other. The short term of office ensured that no man could concentrate power in his hands.


How can you describes the limits that were placed on the power of the roman consuls?

The main limit on the power of the two consuls was that their term of office was one year. After one year two new consuls were elected. There were two consuls instead of one was so that the two of them could counterbalance each other. The consuls could also veto each other's actions.


What are the eisenhower doctrine?

the soviet union's prestige in the middle east rose because of its support for Egypt. to counterbalance this development, president Eisenhower issued a warning in january 1957. this warning, known as the Eisenhower Doctrine, said that the United States would defend the Middle East against an attack by any communist country. In march, congress officially approved the doctrine