The US defeat of pirates in The Mediterranean
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In the early emergence of the merchant class, the clergy was vehemently opposed to merchant activities such as banking and trading. The clergy convinced the community that these activities were evil and against God’s will. As such, people would blame the merchants for natural catastrophes including disease, floods or famine as a punishment to the community from God.
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This battle was the first major initiative by the United States against the Empire of Japan
Explanation: This battle was the first in the Pacific theatre after Pearl Harbor.
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The War of 1812 changed the course of American history. Because America had managed to fight the world's greatest military power to a virtual standstill, it gained international respect. Furthermore, it instilled a greater sense of nationalism among its citizens.
While the War of 1812 had virtually no impact in England, it did assure the survival of the British colonies in Canada, and ultimately paved the way for the Canadian Confederation - the precursor to the nation of Canada.
The Native American sided with the colonists because they wanted to fight for their land that the British had invaded.
