Transcript Territories Transformed

Territories Transformed
EXPLORING THE EXPANSION
OF THE UNITED STATES
During the 19th century . . .
 The borders of the United States changed
dramatically!
 The country acquired new and substantial territories,
which were later divided into states.
To understand these changes . . .
 Let’s play a game.
 Divide into 3 groups that will represent France, Spain, and the
United States.
 You will be given puzzle pieces that correspond to your
territories, which will be transferred from one group to
another.
 Please note: This game simplifies the process of expansion by
using present-day states to represent the United States’ land
gains.
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For example, the Louisiana Purchase is symbolized by the transfer
(from France to the United States) of the present-day states within
the Colony of Louisiana. Although territorial divisions often cut
across the boundaries of present-day states, this simplification was
made for ease of play.
1800
 France
 Spain
 The United States
 Colony of Louisiana:
 Viceroyalty of New Spain:
 Already states (listed in
Present-day states (not yet
Present-day states: Arizona,
order of statehood):
states during this time):
California, Florida, Nevada,
Delaware, Pennsylvania,
Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa,
New Mexico, Texas, Utah,
New Jersey, Georgia,
Kansas, Louisiana,
Wyoming
Connecticut,
Minnesota, Missouri,
Massachusetts, Maryland,
Montana, Nebraska, North
South Carolina, New
Dakota, Oklahoma, South
Hampshire, Virginia, New
Dakota
York, North Carolina,
Rhode Island, Vermont,
Kentucky, Tennessee
 Present-day states:
Alabama, Maine, Michigan,
Mississippi, Illinois,
Indiana, Ohio, West
Virginia, Wisconsin
1803
 United States
 The Louisiana Purchase: Pay France $15,000,000.
 France
 Give the Colony of Louisiana to the United States. (Present-day
states: Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana,
Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota,
Oklahoma, South Dakota)
1821
 Spain
 The Adams-Onís Treaty: Give Florida to the United States.
 The Viceroyalty of New Spain achieves independence. Your
group will now change to represent Mexico.
1845
 Mexico
 Annexation of Texas by the United States: Give Texas and New
Mexico to the United States.
1846
 United States
 Oregon Treaty with the United Kingdom: Add Idaho, Oregon,
and Washington.
1848
 United States
 The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo: Pay Mexico $15,000,000.
 Mexico
 Give Arizona, California, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming to the
United States.
1867
 United States
 Alaska Purchase: Pay Russia $7,200,000. Add Alaska.
1898
 United States
 Annexation of Hawaii: Add Hawaii.
Image Sources
 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:United_States_1800-07-04-1800-07
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