War of 1812 and it's aftermath, saw the start of market manipulation where the government started "command and control" of resources for "governments agenda". Manifest destiny was the pitch to justify acquisitions of the nations present and future resources. Right or Wrong, it was a major divergent from the free market, and the underlying cause of many struggles between fed and state and private interest.

War of 1812 and it's aftermath, saw the start of market manipulation where the government started "command and control" of resources for "governments agenda". Manifest destiny was the pitch to justify acquisitions of nations present and future resources. Right or Wrong, it was a major divergent from the free market, and the underlying cause of many struggles between fed and state and private interest.