Why did certain countries become great powers while other did not?

Plz ive been stuck on this question forever. in 1753 george washington was sent on a mission to a. build a fort at the point where the allegheny and monongahela rivers form the ohio river. b. attack the french at fort duquesne. c. attack the french at fort neccessity. d. deliver a message to the french demanding that they leave the ohio river.

What was the purpose of court ceremonies such as the levée?

1. current events - by going to any of the major news sources on the internet, find out the issues that are being discussed in congress by searching under "politics." find a subject that interests you, tell what it is and explain what the issue is about.  detail what the arguments are on each side of the question. put the soures