How Did the First States Come to Be Formed? What

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Essay

How did the first states come to be formed? What kinds of societies evolved into states? What factors played important roles in the rise of the first states?

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Definitions:

Mens Rea

A legal principle referring to the state of mind of a person who commits a crime, indicating intent or knowledge of wrongfulness.

Actus Reus

The physical act of committing a crime, as opposed to the mental intent (mens rea) to commit the act.

Mens Rea

A legal term referring to the intent or knowledge of wrongdoing that constitutes part of a crime.

Actus Reus

The physical act of committing a crime, as opposed to the mental intent to commit the crime.