In 1930, they invaded America.
President Davis replaced General Johnston with General John Bell Hood, because Hood is more aggressive than Johnston. President Davis hoped that Hood can do more other than manage a fighting retreat. However, General Hood had no time to organize and prepare his army to attack the Union forces at Peachtree Creek on July 20, when he assumed command.
The goal was to tell the rest of the world (mainly the Europeans) that the United States has official borders and that they could no longer colonize in the borders.
It also told the Europeans that the U.S would not interfere with their colonies or Europe itself.
