Westward Expansion Flashcards
1
Q
how did gaining territories during the 19 century help the United States achieve the idea of manifest destiny?
A
they finally expanded from sea to shining sea
2
Q
explain the Louisiana purchase. How did we obtain the Louisiana territory? Why was it so important? What benefits did a give the US?
A
we bought it from France for 15 million and it doubled our size
3
Q
how did the war with Mexico help bring the United States closer to achieving Manifest destiny?
A
after the war Mexican seeded a lot of land to the US
4
Q
by which methods can a nation Aquire new land?
A
ceding , conquering, buying
