"Gunpowder empires" were empires that were maintained only by the constant presence of a heavily armed force.
were formed by outside conquerors who unified the regions they conquered.
disintegrated almost as quickly as they were formed.
encountered zero resistance.

lee and grant, both of whom held the highest rank in their respective armies, had known each other slightly during the mexican-american war (1846-48) and began their dialogue by exchanging awkward personal inquiries. characteristically, grant had arrived in his mud-splattered field uniform while lee had turned out in full dress attire, complete with sash and sword.

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um is there supposed to be choices?

hello there, can you add the "following" multiple choices

pakastainians   indians and iran