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What territory did the US acquire by using the foreign policy tool of armed force?
A big part of the western USA was acquired from Mexico via the Mexican-American war.The Spanish-American war gained Puerto Rico and Guam as US territories.
Who acquired wake island?
On December 10, 1898 was when America acquired Wake Island as a territory.
What was the divinding line Missouri compromise?
The parallel that lined-up with Missouri's Southern border (36,30). This was the clear 'line in the sand' that kept the peace for thirty years. But it only applied to the territories acquired under the Louisiana Purchase of 1803. When Ameriica acquired vast new territories from Mexico, a new compromise had to be worked out. This one did not last.
Was slavery prohibited in territories of the US?
Slavery was abolished in the United States territories in June 1862. Any new territory was not to have possession of any slaves after this date.
What term was given to the US mainland in World War 2?
In WWII, Alaska & Hawaii were US Territories; NOT STATES. The US Mainland was referred to, as "the states."
