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<span>The Cold War was conflict between two ideologies: Democracy
versus Communism. When World War II
ended, there was now a power struggle between the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. Both built alliances with other countries in
a bit to support their ideals. They
provided their allies with financial and military support to ensure that their
interests were protected. Many countries
were devastated during this period and it was only during the dismantling of
the Communist regime did the Cold War come to an end.</span>
Henry Hudson - Hudson River
Jacques Cartier - St. Lawrence River
John Cabot - Nova Scotia
Sir Francis Drake - Vancouver
The Spanish-American War of 1898 settled the status of the United States as a Pacific power. U.S. success in the war allowed a peace treaty that compelled the Spanish to resign claims on Cuba, and to cede sovereignty over Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines to the United States. During the conflict, the United States annexed the independent state of Hawaii as well. Therefore, the war enabled the United States to secure its power in the Caribbean region and to seek its economic interests in Asia.
