The Louisiana Purchase and the belief in Manifest Destiny affected the United States in the 1800's by -

As a result of the deal, the U.S. gained control of the powerful Mississippi River, doubled the size of the country and affirmed the idea for many that America's "Manifest Destiny"

Explanation:

lee and grant, both of whom held the highest rank in their respective armies, had known each other slightly during the mexican-american war (1846-48) and began their dialogue by exchanging awkward personal inquiries. characteristically, grant had arrived in his mud-splattered field uniform while lee had turned out in full dress attire, complete with sash and sword.

explanation:

the quote by walter cronkite contributes to the central idea of the text by supporting the central idea. cronkite argues that what is deemed “right” for and in america may not be good for other countries. this supports the central idea of the text, that the vietnam war was unpopular in america for multiple reasons- including cronkite’s.