The minority leader is the leader of the party who is not in control of the House, while the majority leader is the leader of the party who is.
Answer:
The war between the United States and Mexico ended.
Explanation:
The war between the United States and Mexico ended was a consequence of the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo.
What's the context?
The industrial revolution
Even further back...
The agricultural revolution
Trade?
Communication?
Travel?
Exploration?