The Articles of Confederation

The United States Constitution

The Treaty of Paris

The Declaration of Independence

The Articles of Confederation

The United States Constitution

The Treaty of Paris

The Declaration of Independence

From the Appalachian Mountains to the Mississippi River

From the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean

From the Atlantic Ocean to the Appalachian Mountains

From the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico

Deciding on the issue of slavery

Establishing a national bank

Creating a national education system

Building a national railway

Westward Expansion

The Louisiana Purchase

The Gold Rush

The Industrial Revolution

Purchases, wars, and treaties

Exploration, colonization, and trade

Immigration, industrialization, and innovation

Diplomacy, alliances, and negotiations

Devastating effects

Economic prosperity

Cultural exchange

Technological advancement