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'Describe the major territorial advances made by the US in the 19th Century.'
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-MC
http://www.eduplace.com/kids/socsci/books/applications/imaps/maps/g5s_u5/index.html
I don't quite understand how that site helps with my question..?
-MC
on the left index, click on the purchases, then describe where they are on the map.
Sure, I can help with that! The major territorial advances made by the United States in the 19th century were a result of westward expansion motivated by several factors, including the desire for more land, access to valuable resources, and the spread of American ideals.
To describe these territorial advances, we can look at the major events and acquisitions during this period:
1. Louisiana Purchase (1803): The United States acquired a vast territory from France, doubling its size. This territory stretched from the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains, providing the US with control over the Mississippi River and access to the valuable port of New Orleans.
2. Florida Purchase (1819): Spain ceded Florida to the United States, ending conflicts between American settlers and Native Americans in the region. This acquisition also provided the US control over important ports on the Gulf of Mexico.
3. Texas Annexation (1845): Texas, which had previously been an independent country, was admitted to the United States. This led to the Mexican-American War, further expanding American territory.
4. Oregon Territory (1846): Through a treaty with Britain, the US gained control over the present-day states of Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and parts of Montana and Wyoming. This acquisition guaranteed American control over valuable ports on the Pacific Ocean and extended US influence over the western region.
5. Mexican Cession (1848): The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ended the Mexican-American War and resulted in Mexico ceding large areas of land, including present-day California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and parts of Wyoming, Kansas, and Oklahoma to the United States. This acquisition marked the largest territorial expansion in the 19th century.
6. Gadsden Purchase (1853): The US purchased a strip of land in present-day Arizona and New Mexico from Mexico, further solidifying American control in the Southwest.
These major territorial advances expanded the influence and size of the United States, shaping the country as we know it today.
To find more detailed information about each of these territorial advances, you can refer to books, scholarly articles, or reputable online sources such as educational websites, government archives, or historical databases. This will provide you with specific details, historical context, and various perspectives on these events.