The surest indicator of a great nation is represented not by the achievements of its rulers, artists, or scientists, but by the general welfare of its people.Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the statemen

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The surest indicator of a great nation is represented not by the achievements of its rulers, artists, or scientists, but by the general welfare of its people.

Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the statement and explain your reasoning for the position you take. In developing and supporting your position, you should consider ways in which the statement might or might not hold true and explain how these considerations shape your position.

In the modern world of nation-states,there are over two hundred sovereign nations ranging from countries as large as China and USA which cover a substantial part of their respective continents to small nations which just comprise of an small island. All of these nations are in different stages of development. In the world of today, the basic yardstick of deciding where a nation lies in the race of development is essentially the life standard of the nation's citizens. Higher the living standard the more developed a nation is. Thus,I agree with author's claim that the surest indicator of a great...

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Sentence: Such citizens will be able to utilise their talents more effectively in pursuing their respective goals in their chosen areas of endavour.
Error: utilise Suggestion: utilize

Sentence: The people like great artsits, scientists and rulers are passionate and gifted individuals who will do well despite the conditions.Their achievements do reflect a part of the nation's greatness.
Error: artsits Suggestion: artists

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