The french & british wanted control over north america
The Union surrendered at the battle of Fort Sumter to the Confederate forces.
The invasions of Russia by France in 1812 and by Germany in World War II were unsuccessful in part because of the 2. harsh climatic conditions in Russia. A common trend in Russian military history is relying on "General Winter," a term given to the extremely harsh winters. General Winter frequently defeats invading forces (like France and Germany) because those troops are ill-equipped and inexperienced in fighting in such a harsh, cold climate.
