As noted earlier this month, what would a revolution in South America be without the arrival of undocumented and uninvited North American troops? US and European naval forces landed in Montevideo, Uruguay, on November 25, 1855, during a battle between insurgents and Uruguayan government troops. Approximately 100 undocumented US troops stayed until November 29, occupying the customs… Continue reading US Troops invade Uruguay 1855
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William Walker, North American Terrorist, invades Nicaragua
On June 1, 1855, enemy combatant, terrorist, and US citizen William Walker culminated his invasion of Nicaragua with a decisive military victory. Walker landed with 58 North American invaders who called themselves – ala Hollywood — “the immortals”. (No, I am not making this up.) Walker’s motive was to re-establish slavery, which misguided liberals in… Continue reading William Walker, North American Terrorist, invades Nicaragua
The First Intercontinental Railroad 1855
On January 27, 1855 the first intercontinental railroad opened, running from Isla Manzanillo to Panama City, Panama. The railroad was built to assist North American travelers who were hurrying to the California Gold Rush. At that time, it was too difficult and dangerous to travel across the continental United States. The railroad was a 47.6… Continue reading The First Intercontinental Railroad 1855