What is the meaning of the aphorism underlined in section 6 of thoreau's writings on civil disobedience

N1947, the united nations create a country

Read the excerpt from the history of herodotus, book 2. egypt . . is an acquired country, the gift of the river. this quotation from herodotus, a greek who traveled in egypt, is about how the nile river enabled ancient egyptian civilization to develop and succeed. what specifically was the river’s gift? fertile soil fishing stocks defensive capabilities drinking water

Although male citizens have tp enroll in the selective service, the draft has not been used since 1973