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> It was enacted partially in recognition of the thousands of Native Americans who served in the armed forces during the First World War. Historically, it has
by jbandela1 3y ago
> It was enacted partially in recognition of the thousands of Native Americans who served in the armed forces during the First World War.
Historically, it has been warfare that seems to have driven a large part of democracy and enfranchisement.
An example that is brought up is the Athenian navy. Because they relied on lots of common people to row, it shaped their political system to favor democracy over the more elite Spartans.
The downfall of feudalism may have had a lot to do with mass infantry and/or archers showing their worth versus elite mounted knights.
- markdown 3y ago> The downfall of feudalism may have had a lot to do with mass infantry and/or archers showing their worth versus elite mounted knights. The feudal lords of yore didn’t have propaganda networks broadcasting into the homes of their serfs 24x7. Present day feudal lords like Bezos and Musk have armies of sycophants.
- throwaway2990 3y ago^ wow the conspiracy theories that show up on HN… Wow..
- proudeu 3y agoSee guys? This the sycophant he is talking about.