The Shifting Balance of Power: American-British Diplomacy in North America, 1842-1848The Shifting Balance of Power recounts the events that led to the assumption of power in the Western Hemisphere by the United States as the attention of the British gradually shifted elsewhere. Prior to the 1840's, Great Britain dominated Canada, the Caribbean, the Pacific, and Atlantic regions. The growth of the United States, fed by the potential to obtain more land to the west, spurred conflicting interests between the two countries. Rather than enter a third war, the two sides compromised to prolong the status quo. However, the United States soon gained interest in the commercial possibilities of the Orient while also coveting expansion to the West. David L. Dykstra illuminates the situation and events that forged a commitment to liberal economic principles that allowed the United States to become the dominant nation in the Western Hemisphere. |
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... Senate to intercept a disastrous affirmation of the Oregon occupation by that body . Tyler agreed to draft a statement , and did so on February 19 , informing the Senate that " considerable progress " had been made " in a very amicable ...
... Senate to intercept a disastrous affirmation of the Oregon occupation by that body . Tyler agreed to draft a statement , and did so on February 19 , informing the Senate that " considerable progress " had been made " in a very amicable ...
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... Senate for prior confirmation . Although Polk remained reluctant to grant the Columbia River navigation , he would agree to the inclusion of all of Vancouver Island within the British domain , if the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Puget ...
... Senate for prior confirmation . Although Polk remained reluctant to grant the Columbia River navigation , he would agree to the inclusion of all of Vancouver Island within the British domain , if the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Puget ...
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... Senate , too many Democratic Senators have been more concerned about the Presidential election in '48 than they have been about settling Oregon at 49 % or 540 40 ' . " Forty eight " has been with them the great question , and hence the ...
... Senate , too many Democratic Senators have been more concerned about the Presidential election in '48 than they have been about settling Oregon at 49 % or 540 40 ' . " Forty eight " has been with them the great question , and hence the ...
Contents
Broadening Horizons 18421843 | 1 |
The Challenge of American | 33 |
Hesitant Capitulation 1845 | 69 |
Copyright | |
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The American Economy: A Historical Encyclopedia [2 Volumes] Cynthia Clark Northrup No preview available - 2003 |