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How Manifest Destiny Came to Be Map Activity

If you missed the lesson on How Manifest Destiny Came to be Follow the Instructions Below. The Map that you will need to replicate is under Creating America Textbook, "War with Mexico"

Ever wonder how the United States started from 13 British colonies to the country we know today? Well this map activity will help reinforce what you have already learned about this year. Reviewing the major territories and tracts of land the United States acquired and from who. Your job is to create a map of the United States showing how each territory was gained. I have a blank U.S. outline you could trace or a blank U.S. outline with 50 states you could trace if you are going for a 4. You may not print the map, I want you to create it to reinforce the Geography. Make sure to check out the rubric for how you will be scored on Geography!

The Rivers can be hard to see on the original map so here is two better maps to show you the rivers!

Mississippi River

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