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United States of America

The United States of America was the loose confederation of states that revolted against Grand Britain. This confederation did not last the Second Constitutional Convention and instead the two sets of newly free colonies became the Union of American States and the United States of New England.

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Washington Compromise

The Washington Compromise was the name given to the goal of uniting the two factions of the United States of America to create one country united. It took its name from General George Washington, who led the revolutionary armies in revolt against the British Crown. When George Washington died of a tooth infection, the compromise […]