(1) It brought about war and problems.
(2) It was a time of slavery
(3) It lead to the death of many people
(4) It is unconstitutional.
(5) Used the name of God to manipulate other people.
Portugal was originally only concerned about establishing forts and trading posts so as to protect the sea route to Asia. As time progressed, they began to see the benefit of establishing more permanent settlements. These permanent settlements would result in the expansion of their political influence. The exploration idea of God, Glory, and Gold also fit. The more permanent settlements would allow the Portuguese missionaries to also further expand and share their beliefs with the African Peoples.
Americans grew
critical of the war because the Viet Cong were viewed as remaining strong.
The North Vietnamese Army together with the Vietcong launched a massive offensive
on South Vietnam during the holiday of Tet.
Fighting erupted on various fronts including the capital of Saigon. Even the U.S. Embassy breached by the
enemy. Though the Communists were driven
out and suffered massive casualties, American public opinion turned against the
war and it resulted into the withdrawal of U.S. troops from South Vietnam. This led the North to conquer the South
ending in a unified Vietnam under Communist rule for decades.
We the Cololonists of New England, have petitioned for the removal of the forced tea tax.
Bleeding Kansas refers to the border war between Pro-Slavery and Anti-Slavery citizens. It took place on the Kansas/Missouri border.
