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What changed geographically throughout the history of the United States?

The United States gained the Maine and Georgia regions from the Louisiana Purchase.

The United States gained the Indian Territory in the era of Manifest Destiny during the Polk presidency.

The United States gained the area between the Atlantic Ocean and Appalachian Mountains from the original thirteen colonies in 1770.

The United States doubled its size by purchasing the Oregon and California Territories.

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The answer is option C. I am pretty sure it is C
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“The political geography of this nation was a product of various treaties and acquisitions that eventually resulted in the country extending from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean.”

So the answer must be:

C.) The United States gained the area between the Atlantic Ocean and Appalachian Mountains from the original thirteen colonies in 1770.
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