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They tried to buy the land as soon as Mexico became independent from Spain. Mexico however, refused. Only by the means of war could the U.S. acquire such territories.
Alaska
philipines
They still hold Guam and Puerto Rico as US Territories.
War was the chosen avenue with Spain.
underground railroad
yes
Fistoton, Freightwerten, and Drioas
People who believed that their country shouldn't acquire overseas subject territories.
No it was a stupid way to steal land from natives
Fruitless in negotiations and diplomacy, he achieved his aims through war.
Many claim that it was an inperial act to acquire overseas territories.