U.S. History/Independance

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Expert: Michael Troy - 10/13/2009


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How did Mexico gaining Independence affect the US?

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Hi Ashlee,

The main effect for the US was that after independence, Mexico could not depend on Spain to defend its territories.  As a result, the US was able to force Mexico to cede large tracts of its territories to the US.

I hope this helps!
- Mike  

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Michael Troy

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I can answer just about any question on early American History. My specialties are the American Revolution through the Civil War/Reconstruction. I also have greater expertise in matters relating to military, political or legal history.

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I have lectured at George Washington University regarding the Civil War, as well as several elementary school Civil War demonstrations. I was also a member of a Civil War reenactment group for about 10 years.

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J.D. University of Michigan
B.A. George Washington University

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Truman Scholar

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