There were many things that led to the expansion of the United States and ushered in the period known as Manifest Destiny. Assess the events that led to the expansion of the United States. Starting with the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and ending with the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848, list and explain four events that take us from the starting event (Louisiana Purchase) to the ending event (Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo). Make sure to define each event and explain how it led to the next one. Then, answer the question at the bottom. Type your answers directly into this assignment shell. Start: Louisiana Purchase Event 1:

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Event 4: Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

Answer the following essential question: What elements of continuity and change appear during the time period of 1803-1848 in terms of westward expansion?native americans and settlers trying to come to peace with eachother