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It made trade easier and it doubled the size of the U.S.
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The term for expanding territory is "territorial expansion" or "imperialism." It refers to the process of a country acquiring new land or territories to increase its size and influence.
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The addition or acquiring of new territory refers to the process by which a nation or state expands its land area by taking control of new regions. This can occur through various means, such as military conquest, treaties, colonization, or purchase. Such actions often have significant political, economic, and cultural implications for both the acquiring entity and the regions involved. The legitimacy and consequences of territorial acquisition can be contentious and are often debated in international law and relations.
Accretion means gradually growing by layers. Seashells grow by accretion as the animals add new layers of calcium.
it was considered illegal by some because the U.S. Constitution at the time did not contain any provisions for acquiring new territory.
By invading it and acquiring (some would say stealing) over 50% of its territory. See the related questions section.