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A short answer, leaving out many details, is that the United States started with the 13 colonies and their possessions, which went generally from the East Coast to the Mississippi River. This was first expanded by the Louisiana Purchase. Next, the US purchased Florida from the Spanish. The US established a claim on the Nortwest, and set most of the current border, acquiring most of Minnesota in the process. Texas was annexed in 1845, and much of the Southwest taken from Mexico on 1846. Some land in Arizona and New Mexico was purchased from Mexico in 1853, and Alaska was purchased from Russia in 1867. Hawaii was annexed in 1898.

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How many states did the US of America acquire in 1839?

In 1839, the United States did not acquire any new states. However, the year is notable for the ongoing disputes and developments related to territories, particularly regarding Texas, which was an independent republic at the time. The U.S. would eventually annex Texas in 1845, but that acquisition did not occur in 1839.


Which direction were the most of these territories in relation to the original thirteen states?

Most of the territories acquired by the United States after the original thirteen states were located to the west and south. This expansion included regions that would become states like Ohio, Indiana, and further westward to states like Illinois, Missouri, and beyond. The acquisition of territories such as the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 significantly increased the land area of the nation in a westward direction. Additionally, territories gained through treaties and conflicts, like Florida and Texas, were situated to the south of the original states.


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50 states and it's possessions and territories are opportunities to serve in the Guard/Reserves; land or air. There's no Navy National Guard.


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What event led to the acquisition of California?

The acquisition of California primarily resulted from the Mexican-American War (1846-1848). Following the war, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed in 1848, which ceded California and other territories to the United States. This acquisition was further bolstered by the discovery of gold in California in 1848, which accelerated westward migration and settlement.

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How many states did the US of America acquire in 1839?

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