How was the u. s able to control and own industries in mexico and in other latin american countries? ( what was the main reason why the u. s. did this)?

The main reason the U.S did this is because of cheap labor cost the United states us able to control and own industries in these areas through transnational cooperations  

i belive the continental association was created to boycott all contact with british goods.

i also belive it was in december 1, 1774

many women had to remain at home while husbands found work.

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