The main reason why the United States largely shied away from imperialism prior to 1890 was because it was still a relatively "fragile" nation with a host of its own issues to work out--such as the slavery issue that eventually led to the devastating Civil War.
April 14, 1912 - April 15, 1912. The Titanic sank over night basically and sank completely in the early morning in the North Atlantic Ocean
Paine was seeking to stir up revolutionary spirit in the colonies, Continues, "The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot may, in this crisis, shink from the services of his country; but he that stands it now deserves the love and thanks of man and woman"
