<span>To avoid the threats of other European nations to its Southwest Empire Spain settled New Mexico, Arizona, claimed land around Mississippi river, built forts in Texas.</span>
Successes of the Progressive movements were many, beginning with the Interstate Commerce Act (1887) and the Sherman Antitrust Act (1890). The progressive spirit also was evident in new amendments added to the Constitution
The blockade was supposed to prevent the South from getting resources and support from other countries who would support it such as those in Europe who were ready to recognize it as independent and help it if it meant that in the long run it would help them by weakening the Union.
