The initial attempts to acquire Mexico and northern territories by the United States included diplomatic efforts, such as the annexation of Texas in 1845, and military actions during the Mexican-American War (1846-1848). The U.S. aimed to expand its territory under the doctrine of Manifest Destiny, believing it was destined to spread across the continent. The military campaign ultimately proved successful, leading to the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, which resulted in the U.S. acquiring present-day California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and parts of Colorado and New Mexico. This expansion significantly increased U.S. territory but also intensified conflicts over slavery and indigenous rights.
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
Fruitless in negotiations and diplomacy, he achieved his aims through war.
People who believed that their country shouldn't acquire overseas subject territories.
No it was a stupid way to steal land from natives
Many claim that it was an inperial act to acquire overseas territories.