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Major Territorial Acquisitions (U.S.)

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Major territorial acquisitions by the United States

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A map of the US highlights the major territorial acquisitions such as the Extent of the US, 1,800 in states like Virginia, Alabama, and Michigan shaded in cream. Mexican Cession, 1,850 in states like California and Nevada are shaded light purple.

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Major Territorial Acquisitions (U.S.)

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Extent of U.S., 1803

Louisiana Purchase, 1803

West Florida, 1810–1813

British Cession, 1818

East Florida, 1819

Northern Maine, 1842

Texas Annexation, 1845

Oregon Country, 1846

Mexican Cession, 1848

Gadsden Purchase, 1853

Alaska, 1867

Hawaii, 1898

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Millions of U.S. dollars

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