According to the principles of Machiavelli, why should a ruler carefully maintain the exterior of his palace? Evaluate the degree to which modern-day politicians seem to follow the ideas of Machiavelli.

Explain what is meant by Machiavelli’s statement “Where there is no court of appeal, the end is all that counts.” Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons to support your view.

How did the cleveland massacre impact standard oil in 1872? standard oil hired all the laborers who were nearly killed during the cleveland massacre. standard oil became a monopoly in the cleveland oil market after the cleveland massacre. standard oil was bought out by other companies in the city after the cleveland massacre. standard oil closed down to avoid additional violence in the wake of the cleveland massacre.