The Answer to your question is Minute Men
One of the main things that the United States <span>learned during the space race was that Russia was a very formidable opponent, and that it was extremely expensive and time-consuming to send things into space--especially humans. </span>
After the war of 1812, the first expansionist goal of the republic was the acquisition of Florida, since this was the closest and most attainable area next to New England. Although they would soon seek California.
It was the Northerns I believe, it pushed he north and south and it began a civil war. Hoped I helped. :)
