The most prosperous time in the han dynasty was under the leadership of emperor wudi. the empire extended as far west as kyrgyzstan and included vietnam and the korean peninsula. this was accomplished by

Rejecting classic ideas of "inward perfection" and employing China's massive manpower pool to crush their neighbors and eliminate rebel sentiment by competent leadership and capable administration. 

France played a key role in the american revolutionary war (american war of independence; 1775–1783). motivated by the ideals of the new nation which were inspired by the french enlightenment, as well as its long-term rivalry with britain and so as to avenge their territorial losses during the french and indian war, france secretly began sending supplies to the americans in 1775.