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Monroe Doctrine- The origins of the Monroe Doctrine is actually in America-Created by James Monroe-and it is the policy that the U.S. opposed further European colonization of and interference with independent nations in the western hemisphere.

Manifest Destiny- the origins of the Manifest Destiny is also in America-Created by John L. O'Sullivan-and it is the belief that it is the destiny of the U.S. to expand its territory over to whole of North America and to expand and enhance its political, social, and economic influences.

-Territorial Expansions- -Treaty of Paris 1783- The name Treaty of Paris is recognized, because it ended the revolutionary war. it was located in and around the Northwest Territory. the treaty of Paris is now made up of Ohio, Indiana. Illinois, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Michigan. The boundaries of this territory are the Mississippi R. and the East Coast. The valuable Resources in the territory are Water, Fertile soil, Wood, Oil, and Natural Gas. they are important because Water is good for crops and for life in general, Fertile Soil is good for crops, wood can be used for houses and fires. Now we use Natural Gas, and Oil for Cars, homes, and heating, also for paint.

The U.S. fought the British to gain the treaty of Paris territory. The British responded by trying to fight back, but the Americans won the war. The British signed the Treaty of Paris, giving the territory to the U.S.. The conflict started in 1775. the land officially changed hands in 1783. The issue was settled about a month after the treaty. This treaty gave to U.S. its independence. there was no president at this time in history.

Florida treaty 1819- The name Florida treaty is recognized for the treaty signed with Spain, giving us the Florida territory. The state involved is Florida and nothing else. The boundaries of Florida include the Gulf of Mexico, and the Atlantic Ocean. The important resources in The Florida territory are Sugar, oranges, beef, Seafood,and Natural spring water. They are important because Sugar,oranges,beef,and seafood are,well food. And Natural spring water makes an exquisite Drink.

The Florida treaty involved Spain, the country which we Purchased the territory from. The land officially changed hands in 1819, when we bought it from the Spanish. The effect of it gave us the state of Florida. James Monroe wae President at this time.

Louisiana Purchase 1803- The name of this territory is recognized for the treaty signed with France, giving us the territory. The louisiana purchase is located in the great plains. The states included are Louisiana, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, Colorado, Nebraska.The boundries of Louisiana Purchase are The Rocky Mountains, and the Mississippi River.

The natural recourses in the Louisiana Purchase are wood, oil, natural gas, salt, and sulpur. They used wood, oil, and natural gas for heating, salt was for food. sulpur was used for nothing. The other people involved were the French. the land officially changed hands in 1803, and that settled the deal. The effect thid had on the U.S. is it made the U.S. bigger and expanded our exploration. Thomas Jefferson was President at this time.

Texas Annexation 1845- The name of this territory is recognized for the war between Mexico and the texans as well as the battle at the Alemo. the location is in the desert. the state included is Texas and nothing else. the boundries of Texas are the Rio Grande.

The natural resources in Texas are sulpur, lumber, silver, and oil. They used oil, sulpur, and lumber for fires and lumber also for houses. they used silver for fine dishes and decor. The people involved were the Texans and Mexicans, as well as the U.S.. The issue occured in 1845. the land officially changed hands in 1845. This land expandtion gave us Texas, and we still have Texas today. James Polk was president at this time.

Red River Basin 1818- The name of this territory is recognized for the war, and treaty signed giving it to the U.S. The Red River Basin is located above the Louisiana Purchase. the states included in the Red River Basin are Minnisota, and North Dekota. The boundries of the Red River Basin are The Louisiana Pruchase and Canada. the natural resources in the area are oil, uranium, polash, and shallow gas. oil, uranium, and shallow gas were used for heating. i dont know what they used polash for though. the people involved are the British. the land officially changed hands in 1818. the issue began in 1812. it was resolved in 1818. The result of this war gave us Minnisota and North Dekota, or at least part of them. The President at this time was James Monroe.

Gadsden Purchase 1853- The name is recognized for the purchase we made giving us that portion of land. the location of the gadsden purchase is near texas and nevada. The states included are Arizona and New Mexico. The boundries in the Gadsden Purchase are Texas and Nevada.

The natural Resources in the area are land to expand the railroad. the railroad helps with transportation. The nation involved is Mexico. The land officially changed hands in 1853, which was when the issue was settled.The effect it had on the U.S. is it made us slightly bigger. The president at this time was William King,.

Oregon Treaty 1846-

The name of this territory is recognized for the war and treaty that was signed giving us that part of america. it is located near the edge of the U.S. below canada. The states located in the Oregon Treaty are Oregon, Washington, Montana, and Wyoming. Its boundries are the Pacific Ocean and Canada.

The natural resources in this area are timber, pears, and evergreens. They used timber and evergreens for fires and building houses. they used pears for food and for feeding livestock. the nation involved in the war were the British. The land officially changesd hands in 1846which wa when thwe issue was settled.

Thwe effect it had on the U.S. is it made it bigger. The President at this time was James Polk.

Mexican Cession 1848- The name is recognized for the treaty signed giving us the territory. it is located towards the end of the U.S. The states included are California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Colorado, and Wyoming. Its boundries are texas and the Louisiana Purchase.

Thew natural resources in the area are wind, forests, and water. they used wind as a power source. they used forests for wood. they used water for food. the nation involved is Mexico. the mexican cession officially changed hands in 1848 which was when the issue was settled. The effect it had on the U.S. is it gave us more land.The PResident at this time was James Polk.

Alaska 1867-

The name Alaska is recognized for the money we spent giving us this territory. Alaska is located above Canada.The state included is Alaska. The boundries are Pacific Ocean and Canada.

The natural recources in Alaska are Gold and Zinc. Gold is important because it made them rich. They did not have a use for zinc. The other nation involved was Russia. The land officially changed hands in 1867, which was when the issue was settled. The effect it had in the U.S. gave us Alaska up in Canada. The President at this time was Andrew Jackson.