How Did The United States Develop In The 1800's

The United States expansion and acquiring new territories began around 1820 and concluded around 1849. Settlers began to move west over the Appalachian Mountains in the early 1800’s. They settled into new states and claimed their new territories. They began to invade California, lands belonging to Mexico, and Texas. In the mid 1800’s the US took control over all land belonging to Mexico, and southern parts of Oregon. The US then progressed to control land from coast to coast. Before the 1820’s, American pioneers had began to settle and even build homes as far as the Mississippi River. Just ten years later, movement into the West expanded into Missouri, Mississippi, Iowa, and Arkansas.

Even though the Spanish-American war was short, it was one of the most popular in US history. The war was fought over many disagreements and territorial disputes. Spain still continued to hold onto their possession of Cuba. After Cuba began to catch on, they revolted against Spain and took the imperial power. Cuba thought that the United States would then begin to help them out. The US had over 50 million dollars in the sugar trade and investments. William Mckinley wanted “No wars of conquest; and avoid the temptation of territorial aggression. Mckinley was more interested in Hawaii and purchasing the Danish West Indies. He wanted to see peace be practiced more in Cuba. A treaty was
After the purchase, the United States owned all territory except Alaska which belonged to Russia and then Hawaii. Disagreements and fighting began between the pioneers and Indians when the pioneers moved West. The pioneers took over most of the Indians land. Of course, this caused an uproar. US soldiers were sent to battle the Indians, the soldiers won and began to help the government move eastern Indians towards the Mississippi