In the 1800s, the boundaries between the united states and mexico changed drastically because of

the article must be ratified by three-fourths (38) of states within a proscribed deadline.

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the earthquake in haiti was a magnitude of 7.0 according to the u.s geological survey yet the smaller earthquake in haiti killed more than 200,000 and left more than 1.2 million people homeless. the chile earthquake was a magnitude of 8.8 and 500 times more stronger but chile's earthquake only injured 712 people.