The history of the United States has been influenced by England in many ways. ... When the two crews came within sight of each other, the Irish turned to their fists to slow down the Chinese. The Chinese resorted to pick axes, which in turn brought the Irish to use their guns. The Chinese finally gave in and the fighting was stopped (Merk 456). ... During these years, 430 million acres of land were settled, which was more than had been occupied in all preceding American history. ...

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