CONTENT STATEMENT
- The United States added to its territory through treaties and purchases.
CONTENT ELABORATION
The United States negotiated treaties with and purchases from other countries in an effort to expand its territory and to solidify its borders. Treaties were negotiated with:
- Spain – Adams-Onís Treaty;
- Great Britain – Oregon Treaty; and
- Mexico – Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.
The U.S. expanded its territory through purchases from:
- France – Louisiana Purchase;
- Mexico – Gadsden Purchase; and
- Russia – Alaska Purchase.
EXPECTATIONS FOR LEARNING
Describe how the United States added to its territory through treaties and purchases.