United States Expansion

Welcome to the "United States Expansion" category of Questions LLC! Here, you can delve into the fascinating topic of the expansion of the United States throughout history. From the early days of westward exploration and the acquisition of new territories, to the Manifest Destiny ideology and the impact of the Louisiana Purchase, this category covers it all. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a student looking to enhance your knowledge, or simply curious about how the United States expanded its borders, you've come to the right place. Get ready to explore and learn about the events, key figures, and consequences of this pivotal period in American history.

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Why were the islands shown on this map most likely acquired or annexed by the United States?* 1 point to function as trading
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Excerpt from Theodore Roosevelt’s The Strenuous Life (1899) We of this generation do not have to face a task such as that our
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What gave the U.S. a larger claim than Britain to the Pacific Northwest?(1 point)Britain had several trading posts and military
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Please please check my answers? and correct if needed? Thanks!1. Which of the following represents an argument for annexing
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How much of an increase was the Louisiana Territory to the United States?It increased the United States all the way to the
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1. What was the purpose of the Open Door policy?A: The purpose of the Open Door policy was to allow each foreign nation in China
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1. How did the desire to expand into new markets help push the United States to extend its influence into the Pacific?A: The
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In a paragraph, describe three compromises that were made over the practice of slavery during the expansion of the United States
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I have to write a five paragraph essay on the benefits of US expansion and the positive effects that it had on the philippines,
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President McKinley justified American acquisition of the Philippines primarily by emphasizing thata. the Filipinos wanted to be
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Which phrases describe ways the United States acquired outlying areas?Choose all answers that are correct. Responses engineering
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Read the statement.The Monroe Doctrine encouraged Americans to settle new territory. What happened when Americans moved into the
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Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.During the 1800s, the main reason Americans wanted to expand territorial
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What territories did the United States gain from the Spanish-American War?(1 point) Responses Cuba, Philippines, Puerto Rico,
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Use the quote to answer the question. "I yield to the superior force of the United States of America. . . . To avoid any
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Use the map above to help you answer the question. Why did the United States want Puerto Rico, Guam and the Philippines?(1
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A world map is titled “The United States Expands in the Pacific.”The following areas are indicated as the United States and
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What agreement allowed the United States to gain more than a half-million square miles of land in exchange for fifteen million
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What gave the United States a larger claim than Britain to the Pacific Northwest?(1 point) Responses Britain was tired of
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As a result of the westward expansion of the United States,Responses A industrial production in the north decreased.industrial
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Which of the following arguments could have been used to support the U.S. acquisition of Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines?
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A world map is titled “The United States Expands in the Pacific.”The following areas are indicated as the United States and
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Using the labels below, correctly identify the country each territory was acquired from, to become part of the United States. (1
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The Impact of the Gadsden PurchaseThe Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo (1848) ended the Mexican-American War. It also settled a
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Using Source 1, which of the following statements explains what happened to the size ofthe United States after the Louisiana
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Why was the Gadsden Purchase necessary in expanding the railroad system of the United States?Responses A The territory provided
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Use the image to answer the question.Why were the islands shown on this map most likely acquired or annexed by the United
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A map showing the continental United States. Areas designated on the map include the original 13 colonies, the Florida
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Which statement best explains how the Lewis and Clark expedition was a result of U.S. foreign policy?A The United States proved
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A world map is titled “The United States Expands in the Pacific.”The following areas are indicated as the United States and
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