1. EXPLORING THE EXPANSION OF THE UNITED STATES Territories Transformed

2. During the 19 th century... The borders of the United States changed dramatically! The country acquired new and substantial territories, which were later divided into states.

3. 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.  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.

4. 1800 France  Colony of Louisiana: Present-day states (not yet states during this time): Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota Spain  Viceroyalty of New Spain: Present-day states: Arizona, California, Florida, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, Wyoming The United States  Already states (listed in order of statehood): Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, South Carolina, New Hampshire, Virginia, New York, North Carolina, Rhode Island, Vermont, Kentucky, Tennessee  Present-day states: Alabama, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Wisconsin

6. 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)

8. 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.

10. 1845 Mexico  Annexation of Texas by the United States: Give Texas and New Mexico to the United States.

12. 1846 United States  Oregon Treaty with the United Kingdom: Add Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.

14. 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.

16. 1867 United States  Alaska Purchase: Pay Russia $7,200,000. Add Alaska.

18. 1898 United States  Annexation of Hawaii: Add Hawaii.

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