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Manifest Destiny
The mindset that all the land of the continent is ripe for the taking. Back when the United States was only a handfull of colonies, we jumped at the opportunity to expand. After the Revolutionary War, we moved West conquering new land for what would be a great nation. -
The U.S. takes land that has more resorces or value
We take control of the best ports and best lands for profit throughout history. We are always capturing and claiming the best for the U.S. Ex. California. -
Purchase of Alaska
Purchase of Alaska VideoThe U.S. buys Alaska knowing that it is rich in resorces such as oil and gold. This marks the start of purchasing of land that is not connected to the continental United States. -
The USA buys land in the hopes it will make them money
The purchase of the Panama Canal in 1903 was the idea of President Theodore Roosevelt because he knew its potential for large scale profits. -
U.S. and Kuwait
The United States continues to expant globally as it opens a consolate in Kuwait. Kuwait has 10% of the worlds oil reserves. America becoming allies with Kuwait gives us access to its oil supplies, which means big money for the U.S. -
Desert Storm
The U.S. military code name for the Gulf War against Iraq. When Iraq attacked Kuwait, it blocked our supply of oil. As an allied country, we responded with military force.
