between 1801 and 1861
The exploration and settlement of the western territories led to conflict with the Native American tribes. Westward expansion and the Gold Rush pushed the natives from their tribal hunting grounds and homelands. Many fought in the post-Civil War Indian Wars while others surrendered and were forced on to reservations.
economy!!
Territorial expansion raised the question of whether new lands should be free or slave.
The Pacific Charter was an agreement between the United States and Great Britain that neither country would pursue territorial expansion. The 2 countries signed the agreement after World War II.
England-France-Spain-Portugal-Dutch
It encouraged western settlement by making it possible for farmers and ranchers to send their products to the East.
an expansion of land
Tobacco cultivation required territorial expansion."Headright System"employed to recruit settlers.African workers first introduced to the colonies.London Company raised capital by selling stock.
Angela M. Herb has written: 'Beyond the Mississippi' -- subject(s): Juvenile literature, History, Territorial expansion, Discovery and exploration
Territorial expansion.
Territorial expansion.
Moving borders outwards.
Territorial expansion.
Yes
The exploration and settlement of the Far West is one of the great epics of 19th century history. But America's dramatic territorial expansion also created severe problems. In addition to providing the United States with its richest mines, greatest forests, and most fertile farm land, the Far West intensified the sectional conflict between the North and South and raised the fateful and ultimately divisive question of whether slavery would be permitted in the western territories.
National Pride
The exploration and settlement of the western territories led to conflict with the Native American tribes. Westward expansion and the Gold Rush pushed the natives from their tribal hunting grounds and homelands. Many fought in the post-Civil War Indian Wars while others surrendered and were forced on to reservations.