Question

This map shows the Western expansion of the United States.

This map highlights the different states that are rich in gold, oil, and coal resources. Some states have more than one natural resource.

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.

Answer 1

The United States were not the rightful owners of the place. The Mexicans owned it and only allowed US citizens to reside there.

Also given the fact that Mexico was a poorer country and they were smaller, the US should have not declared war.

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