The Mexican-American War (1846-1848) became the first armed conflict in the United States that took place abroad. As for Mexico, the war was a major disaster. In the war, America faced Mexico which was politically divided and militarily unprepared to face US expansionist policies. At that time US President James K. Polk, believed the United …
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The US States That Produce the Most Oil
The US States That Produce the Most Oil A boom in oil production is profoundly changing the U.S. economy and impacting worldwide energy markets. As of 2015, 90% of U.S. oil production, excluding federal offshore drilling, comes from eight states: Texas, North Dakota, California, Alaska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Colorado and Wyoming. The surge in U.S. …