As discussed in Chapter 4, Tilly argues that states first developed in early modern Europe when rulers (lords, kings, and the like). tried to eliminate or neutralize both internal and external rivals, to protect their own citizens (subjects), and to raise enough revenue to be able to carry out these activities. A key part of Tilly’s argument is that the principal goal of these rulers was to
A. stay in power.
B. develop a state.
C. maintain the loyalty of subjects
A. stay in power.
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When James Madison wrote about the "mischiefs of faction" in Federalist No. 10, he was referring to problems with a. monarchial cases. b. founding fathers. c. divided powers
d. political parties.
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