The battle of in the War of 1812 was significant U. S victory creating the image that America won the war.

its many islands, high mountains, and remote peninsulas isolated population centers.

to extend a country’s power and influence

after defeating german forces in north africa allied leaders turned their attention to "italy," since this was the location that made the most geographic sense before invading northern europe via france. 

the installment plan of the 1920s, an arrangement that allowed people to buy what they wanted with a small down payment and pay off the rest in monthly installments, provided americans a way to own what they did not have the money to buy.