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Which statements accurately describe the expansion of the United States between 1789 and 1850?


Choose all answers that are correct.

A

The United States acquired much of the Southwest at the end of the Mexican War.


B

The United States purchased the Louisiana Territory from Spain in 1820.


C

The United States occupied the Oregon Territory at the end of the War of 1812.


D

The United States annexed the Republic of Texas and made it a state in 1845.

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AThe United States acquired much of the Southwest at the end of the Mexican war.
   
   True.


b. The United States purchased the Louisiana Territory from Spain in 1820.
 
   False. The purchased the Louisiana Territory from France for $15 million in 1803.


c. The United States occupied the Oregon Territory at the end of the War of 1812.
 
   True..? The United States and Great Britain were jointly occupying the Oregon Territory and broke out into a dispute. Only until 1846 did they sign the Oregon Treaty which gave the US claim to Oregon and gave Canada to Great Britain.


d. The United States annexed the Republic of Texas and made it a state in 1845.
   
   True.



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