During the civil war the new warships were known as the Ironclads.
It helped because it enabled other fronts to open up because the American Offensive in the area ended with a victory, which meant that they could move to other areas and bother Germans there. They didn't' do this however because the fighting ended since the Germans became aware of their losses and signed an armistice.
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<span>To uplift the black people of the USA and to create a racial pride within them.
To challenge the pervading racism and stereotypes.
To promote progressive or socialist politics.
To promote racial and social integration.</span>
The Articles required unanimous consent to any amendment, so all 13 states would need to agree on a change. Given the rivalries between the states, that rule made the Articles impossible to adapt after the war ended with Britain in 1783.