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Proclamation of 1763
[Called for a halt to westward expansion past the Appalachian mountains.] This is an attempt from the british to bind colonists to the coast for easy controll. -
Northwest Territory
Established rules to move westward. A benefit was the prohibition of slavery in that area. -
Lousiana Purchase
The U.S. recieved 800,000 miles of land from the french. Two of the accomplishments were moving westward and "getting-rid of" the French. Access to the mississippi river and New Orleans were gained through this. -
West & East Florida
Spain owned florida, but the U.S. took west florida when the french sold louisiana. The U.S. gained east florida in the Adams-Onís Treaty and both were merged into the Florida. -
Webster-Ashburton Treaty
Settled the NOrtheast Boundary Dispute. It was between the United States and Great Britain (it concerned Maine and New Brunswick.) -
Texas Annexation
The United States received texas from Mexico. Following this, there were many border disputes. Finally, it lead to the Mexican-American war. -
Mexican Cession
This refers to the land ceded to the United States from Mexico. Territory that was acquired by the U.S now makes up parts of California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona. -
Oregon Territory
Stretched from the Pacific coast to the Rocky Mountains. Spain, Great Britain, Russia, and the U.S. claimed the territory. -
Gadsden Purchase
Purchased by the U.S. in a treaty; it was signed by James Gadsden. It mostly included lands south of the Gila River and west of Rio Grande. The primary purpose for purchasing this land was for the Transcontinental Railroad. -
Alaska
The U.S. purchased Alaska from Russia in 1867. The U.S. would receive an economic boost from purchasing Alaska; it is full of resources such as gold, copper, and oil. -
Hawaii
Hawaii was independent and annexed by the U.S in 1898. It serves as a naval base for the U.S.
