In what way did the burning of washington d. c. benefit the americans? american nationalism increased, creating an influx of volunteers for the military. britain decided to retreat back to england in fear of retaliation. the 6,000 american troops easily defeated the british soldiers who burned the capitol. offended by the actions of the british, the french immediately joined forces with the americans to retaliate.

President wilson’s moral diplomacy led him to support 1. revolutions in russia. 2. increased trade with china. 3. independence for the philippines. 4. taking over cuba.

Which was the cause of the rise of the persian empire?

What is one way the spanish war of independence encouraged those in the colonies to seek new political and economic rights? colonies took advantage of spain’s weakened ability to prevent rebellion. the disruptions caused by the war encouraged colonial merchants to seek markets in the pacific. the exposure to french ideas through the war convinced many in spain to provide these liberties to the colonies. the war with france made spain tighten their political and economic hold on the colonies in desperation.