The land was free and perfect for farming, if settlers survived the journey to Oregon the land was all theirs. But not only did the US like it, Britain and Russia also liked it. So the US told people to move there ASAP so it would officially be claimed by America.
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In the 19th century (before as well as after the Civil War), railroads brought many changes to the United States of America. For one thing, trade and commerce increased, with a complementary expansion of industry, especially in the North. For another, settlement of the 'wild West' was made easier, as was increased growth of areas already settled. For yet another, military operations became more sophisticated and generally more power-packed: during the Civil War, Union and Confederate forces could be quickly reinforced or moved to areas of special need due to the rapid transportation provided by railroads.
Earl Warren's court help secure equality for citizens of the United States by expanding civil rights, civil liberties and the power of the judiciary in a dramatic manner. The court for instance found segregation in public schools to be a violation of the 14th amendment and declared it unconstitutional
<span>The two U.S. admirals whose work contributed greatly to the
defeat of the German U-boat offensive are Ernest J. King and David D. Porter. Admiral
Ernest J. King served as Chief of Naval Operations and Commander in Chief, U.S.
Fleet to improve the effectiveness of American naval operations.</span>
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slaves were most prevalent in the south because of the amounts of plantations they had there. After the Civil War when slavery was made illegal segregation still had a hold there because people still thought of them as slaves. This segregation carried on for generations until it was ended in the 1960s.