๐บ๐ธAP US History
Respond to the prompt with a historically defensible thesis or claim that establishes a line of reasoning.
Describe a broader historical context relevant to the prompt.
Support an argument in response to the prompt using at least two pieces of specific and relevant evidence.
Use historical reasoning (e.g., comparison, causation, continuity or change over time) to frame or structure an argument that addresses the prompt.
Demonstrate a complex understanding of a historical development related to the prompt through sophisticated argumentation and/or effective use of evidence.
1. Between 1800 and 1898, the United States experienced massive territorial growth, expanding its borders across the North American continent and eventually acquiring overseas possessions. This era of expansion brought the nation into conflict with indigenous populations and foreign powers, while simultaneously fueling intense domestic debates over slavery, economic development, and national identity.
Explain the relative importance of the causes of United States territorial expansion between 1800 and 1898.
Your response may focus on any cause(s) of United States territorial expansion during the period 1800 to 1898. You are not expected to address the entire time period in your response.
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