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Describe the major territorial advances made by the United States in the 19th Century.

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I'm not sure if this answers your question but Hawaii became a state in the 19th century. Also in the 19th century, the US helped cuba get their independence from spain and built a naval base there called Guantanamo bay. I don't know if that will help you or not.

Nope. Hawaii and Alaska became states in the 20th century.

Check this movie to learn about territorial growth in the 19th century.

http://www.animatedatlas.com/movie.html

this movie helped A LOT!

thanks to both of you

You're welcome. :-)

But it says it's a 10-minute movie. It looks like you watched no more than half of it.

i'm going through it slowly so i can jot it down :)

Certainly! To describe the major territorial advances made by the United States in the 19th century, you would first need to understand some historical context.

During this time, the United States underwent notable territorial expansions through several important events and processes. Here are a few key points to consider:

1. The Louisiana Purchase (1803): President Thomas Jefferson negotiated the purchase of the Louisiana Territory, which doubled the size of the United States. This acquisition from France extended the country's western boundaries to the Rocky Mountains.

2. The Annexation of Texas (1845): Texas, which had previously been an independent republic, joined the United States as a new state. This expansion further pushed the western boundary of the country.

3. The Oregon Territory (1846): Through a treaty with Britain, the United States gained control of the Oregon region, securing the vast territory extending from the Pacific Ocean to the Rocky Mountains, reaching as far north as present-day Alaska.

4. The Mexican-American War (1846-1848): As a result of this conflict, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed, granting the United States vast territories. This included the present-day states of California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, and parts of Colorado and Wyoming.

5. The Gadsden Purchase (1853): The United States acquired a small strip of land from Mexico, now part of present-day Arizona and New Mexico. This purchase was primarily for the purpose of building a southern transcontinental railroad.

By considering these key events, you can describe the major territorial advances made by the United States in the 19th century. Remember to provide specific details from each event to support your description.