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One result of the purchase of the Louisiana Territory (1803) was that the US?
... roughly doubled in size
Why is the midway islands a territory of the us?
I beleive you mean why ARE the midway islands a territory of the US. Well, from the mid 1800's to 1900, America was an imperialist nation. It was eager to expand. In addition to becoming more involved in foriegn affairs, the US sought colonies. It gained territory in the Carribean and the Pacific through the Spanish-American war. However, Midway was simply declared US territory and has been ever since. No debate, no conflict, no purchase, just it's mine because I want it to be....that's kinda how we are today. Every fight is our fight....every problem is our problem....blah blah blah....why? Because I want it to be! Well, we have a responsibility as a superpower....
What 4 countries forfeited their territorial claims to what is now the US?
England, Spain, France and Russia.Through war and monetary payment, the US gained territory from Britain, Spain, France, Mexico, and Russia.
How did the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo increase the size of the US?
As a result of the treaty, America gained more than 500,000 square miles of highly valuable territory.
What territory was gained by the US under the treaty of Paris of 1783?
Treaty of Paris of 1783, brought about the end of the war of independence between America and Britain - recognising the independence of America.
The US gained the Territory of Alaska following the Spanish American War?
False, the purchase of Alaska was made in 1867.
What was the last territory gained by the US?
The Hawaii territory
What territory did the US gain in the 1819?
In the year 1819, the US gained the territory known then as Spanish Florida. It was acquired after John Quincy Adams and Spanish minister Do Luis de Onis agreed to the deal and signed the Florida Purchase Treaty.
How did the US expand and strengthen its control of territory in North America in the early nineteenth century?
One of the major methods of expansion in the early 19th century was the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. With this territorial purchase, the US gained use of the Mississippi River and removed the French presence in the area.
When did the us gain the territory of Alaska?
The US gained Alaska in 1867.
What territory gained by the us after the Spanish American war?
it was the indians
One result of the purchase of the Louisiana Territory (1803) was that the US?
... roughly doubled in size
What was the us fighting with when they gained the southwest territory?
The Mexican American War.
How did the unites states gain the territory of Florida?
the US gained Florida territory by threatening to police the territory so the Spanish gave it to them.
How did the US gain control of Utah territory?
The US gained control of the Utah Territory based on the treaty with Mexico that ended the Mexican War
What territory was acquired by the US?
Louisiana purchase
Territory not gained by us at the end of the spanish-american war?
American Samoa and the US Virgin Islands.
