Guano Mania
The late 1840s saw the U.S. gripped by guano mania, leading farmers to seek government intervention for cheaper bird droppings. When American prospectors claimed Aves Island, it sparked a diplomatic crisis with Venezuela, raising concerns about U.S. imperial ambitions. Amidst European colonialism, the U.S. grappled with its identity, having expanded through territorial acquisition while avoiding the label of colonialism.In this clip
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