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There were several reasons for expansion. After the initial conquest of the New World, people saw the lands as opportunities they did not have in their own country. As they arrived from other countries in droves, they needed more space to grow. Also the lands were virtually free for the taking (In their eyes), so take they did. Mankind has an adventurous spirit and knowing there was more land to explore, they needed to do just that. The New World offered freedom from religious oppression and societal controls.
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∙ 9y agothey wanted more room in the small land they had.the sent lewis and clark on an expedition and they found saqugawiea to guid them to the pacifies and they had all that space from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean.
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∙ 13y agoThe Thirteen Colonies of Original America won the war against England. England and America both signed the Treaty of Paris. The Treaty of Paris had the expanded so that's why they began expanding after the thirteen colonies..
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∙ 16y agoIt was the concept of "manifest destiny" that drove the growth of the west.
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∙ 9y agoBy the end of the 1800s, the United States had expanded to the limits of its borders. Continued expansion increased the likelihood of becoming a world power.
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What was the belief that the us had to prevent the ussr from expanding and communism from spreading called?
The Doctrine of Containment. Also called The Truman Doctrine.
What is another name for the US?
The official name is the United States of America. There are many nicknames such as America (which isn't often used outside the country), the United States (most widely used worldwide), the U.S., and the U.S.A.. Occasionally, the country is referred to as Uncle Sam as well, who is a symbol of the country.
What country did the US of America annex the southwestern US from?
Canada
What were some prior names for the us?
The US was first the colonies of Britain, then the 13 colonies, then it was America, then the United States of America.
Which continent is the US?
The United States of America isn't a continent it is a country in North America.
How has an expanding federal government affected America?
a way it has affected america is by putting us in high debt
Which US President forbade countries like Spain from expanding into North and South America?
James Monroe.
Which US state is outside of North America?
Hawaii
Does bank of A America have locations outside the us?
in the poland
What is the only state in the US in the US that is located outside of the north American continent?
Hawaii is the only state that is located outside of North America.
What is the only in the us that is located outside of the North America continent?
hawii
What is the only state in the US that is located outside of the north America border?
Alaska
What the only state in US that is located outside of the North America Continent?
hawii
What are two rivers outside the US?
The Nile is in Africa and the Amazon is in South America.
What is only state in the US that is located outside of the North America continent?
hawii
What is the only state located in the US that is located outside of north America?
hawii
What is the only state in US that is located outside of the North America continent?
hawii
