The dates on which both poles are equally distant from the sun are:

september 23 and march 21
june 21 and march 21
december 21 and june 21
june 21 and september 23

by 1890, the united states had by far the world's most productive economy. american industry produced twice as much as its closest competitor--britain. but the united states was not a great military or diplomatic power. its army numbered less than 30,000 troops, and its navy had only about 10,000 seamen. britain's army was five times the size of its american counterpart, and its navy was ten times bigger. the united states' military was small because the country was situated between two large oceans and was surrounded by weak or friendly nations. it faced no serious military threats and had little interest in asserting military power overseas.

it was the first major victory for the colonists.

"this speech"? what speech are you talking about?

the allies' desire to seek retribution for germany's actions