19th Century- A Changing Nation (Part 1)

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This is the term used to justify the acquisition of Texas, Oregon Territory, and the Mexican Territory. It means that it is obvious that we will one day own this land.

This acquisition doubled the size of the United States.

This acquisition was the first piece of land that allowed the United States access to the Pacific Ocean, opening trade with the Eastern Hemisphere (Asia)

This land was bought from Mexico in order to complete the Transcontinental Railroad, connecting the east coast to the west coast.

In 1783, following the Treaty of Paris, the United States needed an organized way to add new states in the Northwest Territory, what was this called?

Prior to the Louisiana Purchase, how would you describe the land owned by the United States in 1783?

Included the land between the Mississippi River and Rocky Mountains.

What was the piece of transportation technology that connected the East coast to the West coast?