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First off, it was because of manifest destiny- the dream to acquire all land from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean.
Also, the south wanted new territories because they needed new farmlands; tobacco heavily stressed the soil
What else can I help you with?
What territories did the US acquire in 1867?
Alaska
Which of the territories did the US acquire as a result of the spanish-American war?
philipines
What territories did the US acquire before the Spanish-American War?
Before the war Hawaii was annexed. After the war Guam and Puerto Rico were annexed which remain Territories and the Philippines which was granted independence after WW2.
Where did the US acquire the future states of Arizona New Mexico and California from?
Mexico.
How did the Americans first attempt to acquire Mexico's northern territories?
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.
What territories did the US acquire in 1867?
Alaska
What territories did the us acquire during the spanish American war?
They still hold Guam and Puerto Rico as US Territories.
Which of the territories did the US acquire as a result of the spanish-American war?
philipines
What territory did US acquire during the Spanish-American war?
They still hold Guam and Puerto Rico as US Territories.
How did the US acquire New Hampshire?
The Revolutionary War
What territories did the US acquire before the Spanish-American War?
Before the war Hawaii was annexed. After the war Guam and Puerto Rico were annexed which remain Territories and the Philippines which was granted independence after WW2.
Why did the U.S. purchase of Louisiana from France?
The US purchased Louisiana from France, to acquire the control of the port of New Orleans, of the River Mississippi and the French territories west of that river, thus avoiding they could fall in British hands.
What did The new US territories of the Philippines and Hawaii provide new?
Naval bases
What new US territories of the Philippines and Hawaii provided new?
Naval bases
The new US territories of the Philippines and Hawaii provided new what?
Naval bases
In what year did the us acquire California and New Mexico?
in the year 1848
What did the US give to Mexico in order to keep the territories of New Mexico and California?
Nothing: the US took those territories by the means of war.
