In order to defeat Great Britain in the war of 1812, Madison hoped to gain control of Canada to show Great Britain that the U.S. was a powerful country worthy of respect. <span>President Madison demanded an end to impressment, well aware that Britain would not make such a concession in wartime. And so Britain went to war, with no troops to spare to reinforce Canada; it would be defended by a handful of British regulars, Native Americans and Canadian militia.</span>
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America's shift to expansion was a result of several different factors including:
1. Economic interests- At this time, America was mass producing goods more than any other time period in American history to this point. With this in mind, many businesses want to expand their markets.
2. Social Darwinism- This is the idea of the "survival of the fittest." The US felt that our institutions and ideas are superior to those of other countries.
3. Manifest Destiny and Industrialization was the idea that Americans were destined to turned the US to a global expansion.
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The FSA resettled poor farmers on more productive land, promoted soil conservation, provided emergency relief and loaned money to help fanners buy and improve farms. It built experimental rural communities, suburban "Greenbelt towns" and sanitary camps for migrant farm workers.
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The last one in the choices
The passage above highlights the irony that is implicit in a social life. While society pushes its members into conventions and conformity, it's risky behavior that correlates with success. The passage above acknowledges that Tom's misbehavior is linked to his heroism. His socially deviant behavior will either lead him to a death sentence or the presidency.
