Activities
- Find It
The map shows United States growth throughout the 1800s. Click on the Louisiana Purchase in the Legend. Which river forms the eastern border of the Louisiana Purchase?
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Which major cities existed in 1850 on land gained through the Mexican Cession?
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Draw a timeline based on the information in the map. Make sure every date shown in the Legend is clearly labeled on your timeline.
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The United States did not always own all of the land that makes up the country today. Much of the nation's land, such as Florida, Texas, and Oregon, was once owned by other countries. These countries included Mexico, Spain, France, and Great Britain. Through discussions, treaties, and sometimes war with these countries, the United States gained large amounts of territory. Today, the United States spreads from the Atlantic to the Pacific coasts of North America.
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