Most people’s in the ancient world gained influence over others and became significant in history through military conquest and the establishment of states and empires. By contrast, how did Phoenicians and the Hebrews shape the development of world history? What does this suggest about the importance of cultural as well as political developments in world history?

they were unable to pay their debts

the east coast has nothing to do with the dust bowl, the dust bowl killed a full year's worth of crops in seconds, and with the dust on the land, the land would be worthless.   furthermore the farmers couldn't  get  out of their houses due to the dust so when the bank came to collect money, farmers couldn't  pay it

yes.

explanation:

because it let the japanese know who had the upper hand in the war.

the catholic church withhold people's access to the bible during the middle ages.

people could go to church and listen to the teachings, but it was absolutely forbidden to own and/or read the books of both the old and new testaments. it was also prohibited to translate the books (which where originally in biblical hebrew) to any other language.

this was done so the church could remain in control of what their teachings were and to enhance their importance and power, while also being able to judge people's actions through information that was unavailable for the general public.

c. troops marched forward in close formation against newer, more accurate weapons