The explosion of U.S.S Maine off the shore of Cuba (with the reason of explosion or the perpetrators still unknown today) set off the war between the US and Spain in the Spanish-American War
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After Pennsylvania experienced its oil boom in 1859, three other states discovered vast oil reserves. The following states are Texas and Louisiana. It was a dramatic change in the economy of United States during the oil boom in Texas. It also called as the gusher age - the discovery of petroleum preserve<span> near </span>Beaumont, Texas<span>. In Louisiana, they discovered the first oil well.</span>
George Washinton (1732-1799) was the first American president, governing for two consecutive terms between 1789 and 1796 and refusing a third term.
The dangers Washington warned Americans about were 1) excessive political party spirit and 2) geographical distinctions.
He praises the spirit of one nation that should be cultivated in order for the U.S. to remain a free nation. For him, the Union was a victory American people should fight to keep.
Accordingly to the defense of the Union, Washington warned Americans against exaggerated regional identities. For him, the national victory over British authoritarianism should always be remembered as a collective victory.
It was their neutrality. They were still in the process of building a country. Setting up laws and meeting the needs of the people were their primary concerns. As much as possible, they avoided conflict as much as they could.
