THE EXPANSION OF AMERICA

The expansion of America is a fascinating journey through history. Here's a brief overview:

1. **1776-1783**: The United States declared independence from Britain in 1776. The Treaty of Paris in 1783 ended the Revolutionary War and recognized American independence, doubling the size of the original 13 colonies[43dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa162054](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Territorial_evolution_of_the_United_States?citationMarker=43dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa162054 "1").

2. **1803**: The Louisiana Purchase was a significant milestone, where the U.S. bought a vast territory from France, doubling the nation's size again[43dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa162054](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Territorial_evolution_of_the_United_States?citationMarker=43dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa162054 "1").

3. **1845-1848**: The annexation of Texas in 1845 led to the Mexican-American War. The U.S. won and acquired the northern half of Mexico's territory, including California[43dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa162054](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Territorial_evolution_of_the_United_States?citationMarker=43dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa162054 "1").

4. **1867**: The U.S. purchased Alaska from Russia, adding a massive area to its territory[43dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa162054](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Territorial_evolution_of_the_United_States?citationMarker=43dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa162054 "1").

5. **1898**: The U.S. annexed Hawaii, completing its expansion across the Pacific[43dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa162054](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Territorial_evolution_of_the_United_States?citationMarker=43dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa162054 "1").

Throughout this period, the concept of "Manifest Destiny" drove the belief that the U.S. was destined to expand across the continent. This expansion was marked by treaties, purchases, wars, and the displacement of Native American tribes.

If you're interested in a more detailed exploration, you can check out this [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeuN69KKl0E) or read more on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Territorial_evolution_of_the_United_States)