One way the United States expanded its territorial power was through the concept of Manifest Destiny, which justified westward expansion across the North American continent. This ideology led to significant events such as the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, where the U.S. acquired a vast expanse of land from France, and the annexation of Texas in 1845. Additionally, the U.S. engaged in conflicts such as the Mexican-American War (1846-1848), resulting in the acquisition of present-day California, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, and parts of Colorado and Wyoming. These actions collectively contributed to the growth of the nation’s territory.
From the lesson today, what is one way the United States expanded their territorial power?
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