The author says “people felt alienated.” and “citizens had been intimately involved with democracy.” before, and now the we’re living “in impersonal empires governed by professional bureaucrats.” what does the author mean by this ? why does the author believe is this a negative effect of hellenism?

Consider the following invention from the american industrial era. cotton gin – a machine that removed seeds from short-staple cotton which option explains how this invention contributed to the role of the united states as an emerging world power? a. it was in high demand abroad, as many european nations had begun farming cotton. b. it led to the decline of slavery in the south, which enhanced america’s international reputation. c. it freed up many slaves to become factory workers in northern cities, which improved the economy. d. it increased production efficiency of a us cash crop that was in high demand in other nations.