1861-1865 population - 22 million - 90% of ind. goods‚ esp. munitions - efficient railroad system - controlled the navy‚ which could be used to blockade s. ports and shut down the s. eco. - but would have to fight an offensive war (long supply lines‚ unfamiliar territory...) - capable mil. leaders‚ inc. Ulysses S. Grant - Confederates had excellent generals too -Robert E. Lee and Thomas Jackson Defending is always easier than attacking (familiar w/climate and territory‚ possible
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The Causes of American War of Independence The American Revolutionary War (1775–1783)‚ also known as the American War of Independence‚ was a conflict that erupted between Great Britain and revolutionaries within thirteen British colonies‚ who declared their independence as the United States of America in 1776. The war was the culmination of the American Revolution‚ a colonial struggle against political and economic policies of the British Empire. The war eventually widened far beyond British North
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Francisco Franco wrote to Hitler and asked for help in transporting his troops from Morocco to Spain. This request was at first denied by the German foreign minister Constantin von Neurath‚ who believed that helping Spain would bring on another European war. Hitler disagreed‚ and sent word to General Franco that Germany would support the rebellion. In July 1936‚ Hitler succeeded in transporting Franco’s +/- 15 000 troops (known as “The Army of Africa”) from Morocco to Spain. Britain and France formed
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country was at “war” claiming land and trying to colonize. A numbering amount of men died and neglected their expedition by living with other tribes and taking some for wives. Juan Ponce de Leon in 1513 discovered Florida and was later met by a southern Indian tribe that would cut Leon’s triumphant moment short. A second attempt to colonize in America was led unsuccessful by Panfilo de Norvaez in 1528. Many men were lost at sea and others were among the Indian people. The first Spanish expedition in
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Mexican American War Timeline Victor Rivera 1). April 25‚ 1846: The Mexican-American War begins when Mexican troops cross north of the Rio Grande River and opened fire on U.S. troops at Fort Texas. 2). May 8‚ 1846: Battle of Palo Alto- The first official battle of the war. After Mexican troops retreat‚ Taylor declares his army victorious. 3). May 9‚ 1846: Battle at Resaca de la Palma- The day after the Battle at Palo Alto‚ Taylor’s troops follow Mexico’s retreating men to Resaca de la Palma (resaca
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The American Civil War (1861–1865)‚ also known as the War Between the States (among other names)‚ was a civil war in the United States of America. There are many reasons for causing this war but the 2 most of those were‚ Sectionalism refers to the different economies‚ social structure‚ customs and political values of the North and South. It increased steadily between 1800 and 1860 as the North‚ which phased slavery out of existence‚ industrialized‚ urbanized and built prosperous farms‚ while the
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The two events in American history that I believe shaped America the most are the Revolutionary War and the Civil War. They both were periods of history in which there was a lot of turmoil‚ and for good reason. They both were bloody wars‚ but they showed how willing American’s were to fight for what they thought was truly right. The Revolutionary War showed how much Americans were willing to fight for their freedom against an oppressive and controlling government. American people were ready
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The War Had Not Happened The Spanish American War played a very important role in the future of the United States. Each and every event that happens in life shapes the future. However‚ the question in life is always what if this event had not happened. If the Spanish American War had not happened America would have been completely different. If the war had not happened America would not have had several social programs that benefit the poor as well as the sick and elderly. Also if this war had
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Springs‚ NC Term Paper INTELLIGENCE IN THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR: THE DEVELOPMENT OF INTELLIGENCE IN THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR AND THE EFFECTS OF THE ESPIONAGE SYSTEM ON THE WAR Lauren E. Caulder HIS 318-C Fall 2011 Espionage at the commencement of the American Civil War was not an organized system; however the war necessitated the development of more structured intelligence systems for both the Union and the Confederacy. By the middle of the war the dimensions of the espionage system had
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In 1848‚ the United States of America has been the most powerful presence in Northern America. This power allowed the states a lot of freedom to expand their borders‚ which naturally caused them to have issues with their neighbors. The Mexican American war the very first‚ which was actually fought on foreign soil. Something they were not used to. After settling a good portion of the United States‚ they looked to the Mexican territory for conquering. Mexico and America have been neighbors for a while
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