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    In this period of time American territorial expansion was at an all time high; consequently‚ expansion encouraged economic growth and a more industrial society. This was good and bad for the people that lived within the nation’s boarders. The expansion drastically increased the amount of opportunities for the nation’s people to be successful. On the other hand‚ one was only allowed to take advantage of these opportunities if one fitted the racial requirements. Ultimately‚ each racial group faced

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    Did the Expansion of America come about due to the deliberate‚ strategic‚ and diplomatic efforts by the US Government or the results of isolated incident? The United States territorial expansion began after they got their independence in 1776 from the British Empire. The different territories that the USA obtained were from other countries. The 1783 Treaty of Paris identified the original borders of America‚ and it consisted of the following thirteen states: New Hampshire‚ Massachusetts Bay‚ Rhode

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    one would think that rapid territorial growth of the United States would have helped the nation avoid conflicts rather than create them.  Explain why expansion brought North and South into conflict‚ and identify the most important events in the developing contest over the west.  USING SPECIFIC EXAMPLES‚ explain how the environment affected the American expansionism and economic development‚ both positively and negatively. In the early 1800s‚ regions of the United States were developing differently

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    Territorial Expansion DBQ Chart – FINAL EXAM Doc: | What it says: | What it means: | Outside Info: | How it will be used: | A | -Federalists argue that the Constitution does not touch on territorial expansion at all.-The issue therefore‚ should not be touched onit will just stir the pot unnecessarily-If issue is dealt with‚ a war (standing army) will undoubtedly come about.-Since treaty is unconstitutional‚ territorial expansion is unconstitutional.-Acquiring land requires an army because Louisiana

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    The territorial expansion also known as Manifest Destiny in the United States during 1830s to 1860s was an important element for the country. The enlargement or expansion of the US‚ helped the US become unified through economic‚ political‚ and social. Territorial expansion would help the economy because it would become more stable and have more jobs opportunities. Politically‚ there would be more people to encounter in the West which cold gain more political gain. Also socially because slavery was

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    Destiny‚ the Rio Grande boundary dispute‚ and Slidell’s mission. All of these things were very important when it came to declaring war on Mexico or not‚ but they helped put the United States over the edge. Manifest Destiny was the belief during the 1800s that the United States was destined to expand across the continent‚ from Atlantic coast to Pacific Coast. Americans wanted to own all the land across the continent because that is why they believed God had created the land like that. In addition

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    Gregory Ortega Big bang Scientist around the world studies the stars and planets to learn more about the past or to learn how that and our planets are alike. But then there are other scientist who got even deeper and learn what created the planets and stars these scientist are called astronomers and we have learned so much from the science and research they do every day. One major theory from the scientist is that the universe was created by the mixture or gases and matter. And the gases and matter

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    held by Puritans influence the political‚ economic‚ and social development of the New England colonies from 1630 through the 1660s? (Form B) 1. The issue of territorial expansion sparked considerable debate in the period 18001855. Analyze this debate and evaluate the influence of both supporters and opponents of territorial expansion in shaping federal government policy. 2009 DBQ: (Form A) From 1775 to 1830‚ many African Americans gained freedom from slavery‚ yet during the same period

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    Stephanie Amefia & Djita Sidibe  Mr. Wilk  AP History  12/16/14  Antebellum American Culture‚ 1800­1855   The Second Great Awakening  ● Revival of religious sentiment among the American people.  ● Movement of large camp meetings began in kentucky early in the 1800s. And some  spread to other states.  ● Especially strong in upstate New York and Western pennsylvania   ● Many farmers‚ merchants‚ businessmen‚ and women took part in the awakening as a  result to the market revolution.  ● Encouraged individual redemption but also societal reformation

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    Expansion and Exploration Many Americans in the 1800s were excited to move west. The west made many different settlers want to travel there. Some wanted to go for adventure and to make money. Others wanted to go for fertile farmland and to make a new life. No matter what the reason the people were important the expansion of the United States. People rushed west because of the beaver skin hat that was popular in the U.S. And Europe. The first people that traveled west were mostly fut traders

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