The answer is yes, definitely. The Roman empire grew so big that their sphere of influence reached even China (through trade most probably). There are so many achievements that the Roman empire can boast, one of which is none other than achitecture. You may not notice it, but if you look closely you'll see that most of the government's structures and or bank's structures have Greco-Roman touch about them.
And definitely you will notice that there are many Christians here and there - that's brought to you by the Roman empire who grew so big that when emperor Constatine decided to legalize Christianity, the religion spread like wild fire in the old world! This development still affects us up to now. Where is the pope's seat of power? Is it not in the Vatican, the heart of Rome?
Zachary Taylor was the 12 president.
It was the The Battle of Antietam during the Civil War that was the bloodiest single day in American history--with he battle leaving roughly 23,000 men killed or wounded.
He broadened the authority of papacy.
The War of 1812.
A war between the US and G. Britain caused by American outrage over the impressment of American sailors by the British, the seizing of American ships, and British aid to the Native Indians attacking the Americans on the western frontier. All this enhances the feeling of nationalism among the Americans and caused the war of 1812.
