US History

What was the Sugar Act? Impact and History

In the buildup to the American Revolution, British Parliament struggled to assert authority over the distant Thirteen Colonies. Before the escalation of troop involvement that would ultimately lead to the Colonies declaring their independence, Parliament endeavored to establish their control through taxation. This taxation proved a central sticking point to the Colonies, and dislike of …

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Battle of Buena Vista During the Mexican-American War

Effects of the Mexican-American War

On February 2, 1848, Nicholas Trist and Luis G. Cuevas signed the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, bringing the Mexican-American War to a close. The effects of the Mexican-American War were extensive. The balance of power in North America dramatically shifted, putting America and Mexico on track to becoming the countries they are today. The Mexican-American …

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Effects of The Great Depression

The Great Depression was a severe economic depression that started in 1929 in the United States. From there, it quickly rippled worldwide. During this period, unemployment and hopelessness about the future rose to the extent that suicide rates jumped. Just like the damage done during World War 1 and World War 2, the effects of …

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