Question/Problem 5: When, why, and how were new territories added to the United States between 1800 and 1853?

Directions: Complete a map which shows the territory added to the United States between 1840 and 1860. Follow the steps below and use the resources provided by your teacher.

1. Label your map "Territories Added: 1840-1860"

2. Locate each of the following on the map provided:

States: Place the following on the map and include the year each was added to the Union: Florida, Texas, Iowa, Wisconsin, California, Minnesota, Oregon. Color in all states added to the Union before 1840 (see "key" below).

Cities: Sacramento, Asteria, Los Angeles, Santa Fe, Independence, St. Joseph, Salt Lake City

Areas of Expansion: Label and color (see "key" below) Texas Annexation (1845), Oregon Country (1846) Mexican Cession (1848), Gadsen Purchase (1853).

3. Key: Add a key to your map which explains the colors used above in step 2 for Areas of Expansion and States Added Before 1840.