Along with independence from Britain, Thomas Paine proposed that the colonies take advantage of the massive amount of natural resources and untapped land to the west, so that they could expand their power and influence.
Machismo was known for criticizing the traditional roles of women
Many Chinese people supported the nationalists because they believed the Manchos Dynasty has lost the Mandate of Heaven
One of the reasons why most Irish Americans favor neutrality was because they were wary of other immigrant populations entering the country as refugees, which would likely happen if America got involved in the war.
