Americans supported expansionism because they wanted to expand trade to Latin America, many wanted the protection from the U.S, and economic reasons like industrialization.
1863-General Lee lead the Confederate troops into Pennsylvania. He surprised the units in Gettysburg and the battle was the most crucial and bloodiest of the war. The victory at Gettysburg belonged to Lincoln and the Union. Turning point; last offensive attack of the South.
It would be more difficult to pass Democratic policy ideas through the House between 2008 and 2010, compared to after the 2010 election.
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