In 20 words or fewer, explain why a slave owner might free his slaves in his will. Why not sooner?

Which of these played the biggest role in increased urbanization in the late 1800s? a) transportation improved b) the military was stronger c) no one was farming anymore d) steam power was discovered

Why did the meiji reformers want to modernize japan a) to colonize weaker nations in south east asia b) to allow western nations to protect them and treat negotiation c) to compete with the economics and military of western nations d) to replace additional prices with weston culture

What is significant about official languages in russian republics? why would it matter?