Describe events that explain the border differences between these maps. Use information from the maps and the lesson in your response. Use complete sentences. Besides land, what did the United States gain from expansion? Use information from the maps and the lesson in your response. Use complete sentences.

From the Westward expansion that the United States completed during the 19th century, the U.S. gained a lot of important things. From fulfilling the idea of Manifest Destiny, to acquiring more than two million square kilometers full of unexplored territory and untapped wealth.

The U.S. also gained much needed new land for its growing population to settle, especially since during the latter half of the nineteenth century, immigration to the U.S. exploded like never before in history.

1.     Describe events that explain the border differences between these maps. Use information from the maps and the lesson in your response. Use complete sentences.

The border differences shown on the maps are the number of resources the different area have. For instance, the Oregon Territory area does not have a ton of resources, there is only some gold and little coal, but the Mexican Cession area has a lot more of a supply, including lots of gold, and some oil and coal. Those are some differences between the two regions.

2.     Besides land, what did the United States gain from expansion? Use information from the maps and the lesson in your response. Use complete sentences.

In the expansion the United States received a lot of resources. They now have lots of gold, oil, and coal, and that is along with the land.  

Step Two: Answer the question below using the framework provided.

Develop your own point of view on whether the US should have expanded its borders.  Use information from the lesson and the maps to explain your opinion.  Give at least two reasons for your point of view and answer the following in complete sentences.

3.  Should the United States have declared war on Mexico?  I think the US should/should not have….

 Why?  First, I believe that ….  Second, I hold the view that ….

I think the US should not have declared war on Mexico. First, I believe that it is unnecessary bloodshed and violence. Second, I hold the view that we would be risking our soldiers’ lives for something we do not absolutely need.  

Step 3:  Form a counterargument and rebuttal to your opinion of whether we should have declared war on Mexico.

4.   Write you counterargument and rebuttal here:  While some may argue that …. I disagree because …

While some may argue that we would have gained another state (Texas), I disagree because we already had enough land and supplies at that time.

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