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NAME OF TERRITORY GOES HERE. YOUR NAME TEACHER NAME CLASS DATE . HISTORY . Who previously controlled the territory? (country / people) Why was this territory desirable? Who was President at the time?.
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NAME OF TERRITORY GOES HERE YOUR NAME TEACHER NAME CLASS DATE
HISTORY • Who previously controlled the territory? (country / people) • Why was this territory desirable? • Who was President at the time? • Insert picture of life in this territory, people, or reason for importance (ex cotton; tobacco or industry)
Geography • Where is the territory located? (Region of the United States / borders) • What present day states are located in this territory? • Are there any major geographical features in this territory? (Mountains / waterways) • Insert picture of location and it major geographic highlights
Conflict • Was there conflict between the United States and the country that held the land? • War? / Wars abroad? / Natives? • If yes, explain the conflict in detail. • If no, explain why there was no conflict. • How was the territory obtained? (Payment / Force / Battles) • Insert pictures of two opposing side; presidents or political figures that were significant during this time; major battles
Key Events • What were some key events that happened in this territory pre-American control? • What were some key events that happened in this territory post-American control? • How did these events shape the country? • Insert possible before and after pictures if attainable
Significance of Events • Explain why this territory was significant for the creation of the United States. • Economic impact? • Domino effect (If we obtain “A” we can get “B”? • Discoveries? • Explain developments, discoveries, etc…that made the expansion worthwhile: • Use a picture or chart of how this territory helped the creation of the United States • (Ex Percentage growth of land from the Louisiana purchase in a comparison graph)