@scarlett_sA long read on how the United States expanded between 1783, 1860
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United States expansion 1783–1860
Photo by @scarlett_s· Sep 24, 2026· United States
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The image is a historical map of the United States. It depicts territorial expansion with different colored regions labeled with purchases and annexations like the Louisiana Purchase, Mexican Cession, and Texas 1845. The map has a vintage educational style. Notable details include the various dates associated with each territorial acquisition and the detailed labeling of geographical features and boundaries. ON-SCREEN TEXT: SANFORD-GORDY AMERICAN HISTORY SERIES WITH EUROPEAN BACKGROUND AND BEGINNINGS MAP S-G No. 15 THE EXPANSION OF THE AMERICAN NATION 1783-1860 WESTWARD ADVANCE THE FRONTIER Frontier Line of 1790 Frontier Line of 1820 Frontier Line of 1850 Frontier Line of 1860 Cities Founded Before 1790 Cities Founded 1790-1840 Cities Founded 1840-1860 POPULATION OF CITIES 1860 OVER 100,000 NEW YORK 50,0
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