Westward Expansion

A

B

C

H

Oregon

Florida

Texas

Mexico

The U.S. split the Oregon Territory with Great Britain at the 49-40th parallel.

The U.S. offered to purchase the Oregon Territory from Great Britain for $15 million.

The U.S. fought against Great Britain and lost, therefore losing all claims to the Oregon Territory.

The territory was given entirely to Great Britain

The territory was split at the 49th Parallel

The territory was annexed by the United States

The territory was returned to Mexico

Harsh weather conditions

Friendly Native Americans

Short travel time

Mexico voluntarily gave the land

Mexico was forced to cede the land

The land was purchased

The land was a gift from the U.S.

The stationing of troops

The entry of U.S. troops into disputed territory

The signing of a treaty

It was a route to escape persecution

It was a trade route

It was a military route

It was a route for settlers to find gold

Intense prejudice

Lack of jobs

Cultural acceptance

To acquire land for agriculture

To build a transcontinental railroad

To expand military bases

To establish new states