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About a quarter of it was acquired by direct conquering. Approximately half of it was bought from the French during the Louisiana Purchase. A section of it was bought from the Russian Empire. The rest was gradually added by people who discovered the land, found nobody else owned it, claimed it as their own and decided to join in the federation.
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What state is not in the United States?
All the states are in the United States only Alaska and Hawaii are not within the Continental US.
Stars in US flag?
There are 50 stars on the United States flag. They are all white and on a blue background. They represent the 50 states in the United States.
For whom is America named?
Amerigo Vespucci (March 9, 1454-February 22, 1512) He realized that the land west of the Atlantic Ocean was big enough to be a new continent. Later, the land mass was named after the Latin version of his name.
What is the sectionalism and how does it hurt the United States?
Sectionalism is an exaggerated devotion to the interests of the region. Sectionalism hurts the United States by the division of the United States and all the different cultures.
What is the definition of texas annexation?
After Texas gaining their independence from Mexico. Texas asked the US to annex them thus entering the union as a slave state.
What land did the United States acquire from Britain as a result of the treaty of Paris?
They had to return all the loyalist property which they didn't do, nor did the British live up to their terms either.
Is Disney land available in all continent?
no only in the United States of America
Are there land snails in Alabama?
There are snails all over the United States, this includes Alabama.
Which document list the rights of people?
In the United States the laws of the land are based on the Constitution. The first ten amendments to the Constitution contains the Bill of Rights. This lists the rights of all citizens of the United States.
Was the Mexican - American war an imperialist way?
Yes, it was an imperialistic adventure which objective was to acquire California at all costs. It is considered imperialistic because the United States attacked a weaker opponent for its land and resources, just like the European monarchies of the time.
What part of land does the US Navy defend?
as far as the United States an her allies are concerned, all of it.
Where is dixie?
all that parcel of land to the south of the mason dixon line.in the continental united states
What was the importance provision of the Treaty of Paris?
It gave the United States all the land east of the Mississippi.
Which resource was not vital to the economic success of the united states?
Land, coal and forests were all vital for the economic success of the United States. Lead was not vital for its economic success.
Where is the northwest located?
The Northwest Territory is the United States included all the land of the United States west of Pennsylvania and northwest of the Ohio River. It covered all of the modern states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin, as well as the northeastern part of Minnesota.
What does the constitution say is the supreme law of the land?
This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in Pursuance thereof; and all Treaties made, or which shall be made, under the Authority of the United States, shall be the supreme Law of the Land. (Article VI)
How many states in the United states are north of capicorn?
All parts of the United States and all United States Territories are north of the Tropic of Capricorn.
