Wide open mouth and animated eyebrows is how the cartoonist emphasizes shock.
Because the Republic of Ireland was independent and neutral throughout the conflict, no side had any reason to invade it. Furthermore, the Republic of Ireland did not pose a strategically important destination or goal for any side which made the desire to invade it even weaker.
It only granted popular sovereignty to eastern states. It reinforced the unpopular missouri compromise. It forced people to relocate to the great plains region
<span>It encouraged more settlers to come to eastern Washington.</span>