In 1789, the United States was about ________ its current size.

In 1789, the United States was about half of its current size, with its boundaries largely confined to the area east of the Mississippi River. The major expansion to the west did not begin until the nineteenth century. ;

Answered by qwmoon | 2024-06-18

In 1789, the United States was about half its current size, largely confined to the area east of the Mississippi River. The expansion to the west began significantly after the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. Over the next century, the U.S. grew progressively larger through various acquisitions and treaties.
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Answered by qwmoon | 2025-01-13