China the last emperor to rule before the overthrow of the Quin Dynasty
The Battle of Fort McHenry in Baltimore, Maryland during the War of 1812
The Union's industrial and economic capacity soared during the war as the North continued its rapid industrialization to suppress the rebellion. In the South, a smaller industrial base, fewer rail lines, and an agricultural economy based upon slave labor made mobilization of resources more difficult.
Checks and Balances is a way the Supreme Court contributes to the balance of power.