What was the opinion expressed by those who opposed the expansion of the united states
the US liked to push others around or bully them
how did the louisiana purchase affect the united states
it made it 2x larger
before the early 1800s, which two countries claimed the louisiana territory
spain and france
what was gained through the Gadsden Purchase of 1853?
railroad route to california
the united states acquired land in what ways
through war, treatiesm and settlement
why did some northerners oppse the annexation of texas
they had slavery
what contributed to the start of the mexican-american war
annexing of texas
what were the reasons the united states wanted to acquire florida?
end raids on georgia farms
what is the name given to the belief that the united states had the right and duty to expand across the north american continent
manifest destiny
list the events that occured before stephen f. austin started a colony in texas
mexico declares independence
describe some characteristices of president polk?
wanted US increase size of country
what was the campaign slogan for president polk's 1844 campaign
all of oregon or non
why did the tejanos resent the american settling in texas?
they were settling illegally
what was mexicos policy toward slavery in 1830
it was illegal to have slaves
how was mexico affected by the treaty of guadalupe hidalgo
it decreased its size by half
what were some incentives for settlers to travel to oregon country
fertile farmland
converts
people who accept a new religion
annex
to add a territory to a country
diplomacy
the art of conducting negotations with other countries