During the 19th century, the main issue of territorial expansion was slavery. Northerners didn't want slavery to extend into the western regions, while the south did. It was basically the issue of Missouri (Missouri Compromise) all over again, but with soooooo much more territory to deal with. This growing sectionalism between the north and the south would later tear the nation apart, in what is known as the Civil War.
Territorial expansion raised the question of whether new lands should be free or slave.
The issue of expansion of slavery was its expansion and growth into Western territories.
The driving event was the westward expansion of U.S. territory, esp. in connection with the Mexican War (the product of the annexation of Texas). How the territories were to be organized - whether open to slavery or not - became a burning issue. The territorial issue was intensified at the end of the decade, by California's growth (aided immensely by the Gold Rush) and the issue of building a transcontinental railroad through the territories to link east & west.
between 1801 and 1861
The Pacific Charter was an agreement between the United States and Great Britain that neither country would pursue territorial expansion. The 2 countries signed the agreement after World War II.
Territorial expansion raised the question of whether new lands should be free or slave.
an expansion of land
Territorial expansion.
The issue of expansion of slavery was its expansion and growth into Western territories.
Territorial expansion.
Moving borders outwards.
Territorial expansion.
Yes
Territorial expansion refers to the increase of a country's land area through various means such as conquest or negotiation. An example sentence could be: "The United States engaged in territorial expansion during the 19th century, gradually acquiring land through treaties, purchases, and military conquest."
The driving event was the westward expansion of U.S. territory, esp. in connection with the Mexican War (the product of the annexation of Texas). How the territories were to be organized - whether open to slavery or not - became a burning issue. The territorial issue was intensified at the end of the decade, by California's growth (aided immensely by the Gold Rush) and the issue of building a transcontinental railroad through the territories to link east & west.
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