One of the greatest long-term trends of the history of the United States concerns territorial expansion. United States' territorial expansion profoundly influenced its history.
- Mexican Cession: 1848 (Mexican-American War)
In your project document, answer the following questions as they relate to territorial expansion:
- How did the U.S. acquire the territory in question?
- What were the short-term consequences of the acquisition of this particular territory?
- What were the long-term consequences of the acquisition of this particular