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Original 13 colonies
After we defeated the british in the American Revolution, we gained idnependence -
Northwest Territory
When we won the American Revolution, we also gained control of what is now 5 states. These states are Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin. -
Louisiana Purchase
A $15 millon purchase that Thomas Jefferson made from the french, This purchase doubled the size of the U.S. -
Oregon Territory
Spain, U.S. , Britan, and Russia all once lived in the Area. America Singed treaties with all Countries for control of this land. -
Texas Annexation
America and Texas joined against the Spanish -
Manifest destiny
The belief that God gave Americans permision to expand westward until the Pacific Ocean -
Mexican cession
Mexico and America were fighting over land. The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo gave us California, Nevada, and Utah -
Gadsden Purchase
Small purchase of land for $10 million. This Purchase ended the Manifest destiny.
