The secret to how the United States stretches from sea to shining sea
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- Louisiana purchase - One of the greatest deals of the century
- James, the president has sent us to France all the way from the states to negotiate this deal and we have a more than what we came for on the tip of our figures. Just one signature and we've got it. Do you think we should wait for the presidents orders or should we just go through with it?
- Lets be honest here, Robert, we are about 5,000 miles from the home and by the time we heard a response back the deal could be gone. We should just go for it!
- "Indian removal in the southeast- Trail of tears
- Don't tell us that we didn't warn you. In fact we gave you a 2 year moving period. Sadly you have made me do this. Please get up and follow me out the door. You are moving to the reservations. NOW!!
- Are you telling me that I have to leave this land that my ancestors grew up on? That I can only take what I have on me? Wait, you don't have to answer that question I already know the answer and how you think of us.
- Texas - Decree of April 6, 1830
- Hey, Mark come see this! It this new law that been passed. Somthin bout no slaves, no more immigration, and we now have soldiers to watch us.
- That absurd! they can't just take away our rights, I mean that is how we thrive and survive. WE should go show an impresario. Follow me.
- From the perspective of the United States, they gained access to more resources which led them to become a more confident and powerful nation. From the French perspective, they didn't even find the land useful and felt that they should focus more on their impending war.
- War with Mexico - Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
- Yes! I understand. Let me just sign this so that I can go home to my family.
- 1803
- From the Cherokee nation’s perspective, no matter how much money they were given they could not gain back to the land that gave them a spiritual connection to their ancestors and because they were used to living on their spiritual lands life on the reservations didn’t provide for their survival needs. From the perspective of the United States, they had gotten rid of all of their distractions and they could now focus on exploring the land and expanding their settlements.
- Oregon territory- Oregon treaty
- Lets get down to business and lets sign this treaty on this wonderful sunny day!
- YES! Let sign this treaty that give us the wonderful land that stretches to the 49th apparel.
- 1831
- From the Mexicans point of view, this law gave them the satisfaction of knowing that the colonists wouldn’t mess with the Mexicans and made sure that the colonists knew where they stood. In the United States’ point of view, this lawed showed the colonists what the Mexicans feared and put the thought of revolting in their minds.
- American Indians and 'westward expansion"- Why the treaty of Fort Laramie failed to maintain peace
- This is know our land and we are kicking you guys out! Go! Leave.
- From the Mexicans perspective, this was a significant war because it showed them just how powerful the United States was and that Mexico as a nation was in bad shape. From the United States perspective, this war did not only increase their power as a nation but they have also shown to their neighbors how strong they are and this would give them confidence if they ever went to war with Mexico again.
- Are you sure you understand the treaty? The border for Texas and Mexico is simple the Rio Grande and the Nueces River.
- 1846
- For The United States, this is significant because the united states rejoiced in this long wanted accomplishment and, this showed that the British feared the states in their own way. From the perspective of the British, they did not want to go to war over a small piece of land when they still had a lot considering what happened the last time.
- 1848
- From the perspective of the United states, the land that covered Fort Laramie treaty was now special and it had to be taken hostage for they felt that they could use the land at its full potential. From the Mexican's perspective, the Americans took away there spiritual connection to there ancestors and there common way of life.
- You cannot do this to us! this is our home and has been forever. You greedy people, all you want is money.
- 1868
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