Yang's dismissal likely emboldened Mao's allies to move against their factional rivals. This became a turning point, as Moroccan nationalists were emboldened to openly seek complete independence. Government oppression has only emboldened the LTTE, and women have increasingly become more publicly involved. The influence of the farming bloc declined, and with it, reformers were emboldened. The Polish settlement emboldened the Hungarians, who decided that Moscow could be defied. As Rome's power waned, the Picts were emboldened. However, they're emboldened to do it repeatedly. They were particularly emboldened because Athens seemed to have sufficient military power. Their lack of will emboldened him toward further aggression. This was unlikely as Obote now felt emboldened and saw the Kabaka as weak. As Washington suspected, Gates' victory emboldened his critics. Meanwhile, Lincoln emboldened Grant with more troops and Republican party support. While Brooke was fighting pirates in Sumatra, his enemies were emboldened. This victory emboldened the National Convention to abolish the monarchy. The same news, however, emboldened the Yakama and uncommitted bands rallied to Kamiakin.