How the americas change jamessmithiii

How the Americas Change: The Long 19th Century By: James Smith III

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Crossroads of Freedom ,[object Object],REASONS FOR WAR: The United States of America annexed Texas after Mexico threatened war. Mexico had claimed Texas as its territory even though Texas had claimed itself to be independent ten years prior. Deeper Reasons: After the Mexican forces began to move into Texas the United States declared War. The United States also had a vested interest in winning the war since they wanted to control California—at least the northern regions. Outcome: On February 2, 1948 the United States and Mexico agreed to the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, this gave the United States “undisputed control” of Texas and the land that would eventually New Mexico, Nevada, and California. The United States also paid the Mexican the equivalent of today’s $461 million dollars .

Crossroads of Freedom ,[object Object],Was a war between the Russian Empire and the nations of Great Britain, France, the Ottoman Empire and Sardinia. The war was fought to see who would control the area of the former Ottoman Empire. The war is Considered the first “modern” War. Due to the nations fighting in ways that would have impacts for generations. The war ended with Treaty of Paris 1856, the nations agreed to respect the sovereignty of the Ottoman Empire and Russia agreed to stay from the Black Sea.

Crossroads of Freedom ,[object Object],The Napoleonic Wars were a series of multiple wars fought the Napoleon controlled nation of France against many European countries. During this War the French Empire grew to control Italy, Spain, Germany. The Nation seemed almost unstoppable they reached Russia. When the forces reached Russia, they were not ready for cold winter that the Russians were used to. This defeat led to dissolution of the French Empire and planted the seeds for Spain to lose it grips on its many colonies, it is believed that the end of the war led to British Empire becoming the most powerful nation in the next century.

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