Spain became rich by stealing the wealth of the American colonies.
“At the end of O. Henry's story, the lawyers are puzzled at the sound of Gillian's laughter as he leaves. He has lied and told them that he lost the one thousand dollars so that Miss Hayden will... In "One Thousand Dollars" what is your first opinion about Gillian?”
Kansas, situated on the American Great Plains, became the 34th state on January 29, 1861. ... This quickly led to violence,and the territory became known as “Bleeding Kansas.” Kansas has long been known as part of America's agricultural heartland, and is home to the major U.S. military installation Fort Leavenworth.
