Sebastian Cabot's voyage, undertaken in the early 16th century, aimed to find a northwest passage to Asia, specifically to establish a shorter trade route for spices and other valuable goods. Sponsored by England, Cabot sought to explore uncharted territories and expand European knowledge of the North American coastline. His explorations contributed to the mapping of North America and laid the groundwork for future expeditions in the region.
The desire for world domination is the primary reason for United States interests in overseas territories.
Guam and Puerto Rico remain US Territories.
new territories for the US
In the American Civil War this was the name of the territories which were not claimed by states which had joined the breakaway Confederate States.
John C. Frémont was not a surveying party himself but rather a notable American explorer and politician. He led several expeditions in the mid-19th century, during which he conducted mapping and surveying of the American West, particularly in territories that would become part of California and Oregon. His expeditions contributed to the knowledge of the geography and resources of these areas, which played a role in westward expansion.
Francisco Coronado discovered the American Southwest, including present-day Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas, during his explorations in the 16th century. His expeditions were instrumental in expanding Spanish knowledge of the region and establishing Spain's claims to those territories.
Zebulon Pike's exploration, known as the Pike Expedition, was significant for expanding American knowledge of the western frontier. His expeditions were instrumental in mapping the Louisiana Purchase territory and exploring the Rocky Mountains and Southwest regions. Pike's exploration helped to solidify American claims to these territories and paved the way for further westward expansion.
Both Pike's expedition and the Lewis and Clark expedition were tasked by the U.S. government to explore and map the western territories of the United States. They were both important in expanding American knowledge and influence in these regions during the early 19th century. Both expeditions faced challenges such as harsh weather, difficult terrain, and encounters with Native American tribes.
Zebulon Pike was an American explorer who led expeditions to explore the western parts of the United States, including what is now Colorado and Minnesota. He is known for discovering Pikes Peak in Colorado during one of his expeditions. Pike's explorations contributed to the expansion of knowledge about the geography of the American West.
Imperialism: He supported American control of territories
Some of William Clark's interests included exploring the American West, documenting flora and fauna, interacting with Native American tribes, and mapping uncharted territories. He was also passionate about expanding the frontier and understanding the natural world.
sacagawea was a native American who assisted Lewis and Clark during their expeditions in American for translating for them.
The three American territories are Guam, American Samoa, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
the territories from Alaska into Oregon
native american
because they both sought out gold