The different African colonies aren't united because of their languages, religion, and culture. Because of this, European armies are large and can easily take over the small African colonies because they don't like eachother and won't put their powers together for the greater good.
Samuel J. Tilden was the man that had the most popular votes in the 1876 presidential election but ultimately lost it through a decision by a bipartisan committee. The popular votes were with Tilden but the victory was awarded to Rutherford B. Hayes. It was one of the most controversial decisions in the history of elections in the united states of america.
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After Britain lost American colonies they gained a few new colonies in other areas. In 1713 Great Britain acquired the French colony of Arcadia and soon after the colony of Canada. Also in 1763 Britain acquired the Spanish colony of Florida but the main place where they were able to gain new colonies was in Australia. So although they lost some colonies in America they were still able to acquire others elsewhere like in Australia.
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The United States relied on French and British trade for the economy. Because the USA was young, it didnt have very much time to develop local industries, the economy was not prepared for the split with Britain when it occurred. So once the British and French went to war, French and British ships would blockade one another, and cease trade. This eventually led to the XYZ affair which was a catastrophy for the USA.