The Montesquieu's idea is of great importance because it greatly influenced the organization of power in the United States as its government system is based on checks and balances.The purpose of checks and balances means the division of power and that each branch of the government controls and limits the power of others.
Answer: I don’t think it’s a question, so thanks for the points!
Explanation:
War causes casualties. The north invaded the south destroying as it went. Sherman’s March to sea.
Guam, Texas, parts of mexico, cuba (for a bit), philipines until after ww2, puerto rica, us virgin islands and I think that's it