United States Territorial Expansion (1783-1853) 1938

Outlines the historical journey of the United States from its beginnings as 13 English colonies in 1775 to its expansion across North America. Initially, the colonies were not seeking independence, but tensions with British troops led to the Revolutionary War, culminating in the Declaration of Independence in 1776. After years of conflict, the Treaty of Paris in 1783 recognized the colonies as a new nation. The U.S. continued to expand through various treaties and purchases, including the Louisiana Purchase, annexation of Texas, and the acquisition of Oregon and territories from Mexico. By 1853, the nation reached its final size with the Gadsden Purchase, transforming from a weak collection of states into a powerful republic.

Keywords:
1775, English colonies, independence, Benjamin Franklin, Revolutionary War, Declaration of Independence, Treaty of Paris, Louisiana Purchase, Texas, Oregon, Mexican War, Gadsden Purchase, expansion, United States, history.

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