Territorial expansion has been a hallmark of U.S. history, dating back to foundational events like the 1803 Louisiana Purchase. Critics, even during the era of major expansions such as the Mexican-American War, often disputed the legitimacy and necessity of acquiring new territories. The article reflects on historical examples, noting how accusations of aggression and land-grabbing have long accompanied American expansionist endeavors, illustrating a recurring theme in the nation’s narrative regardless of time period.
We are to give money of which we have too little for land of which we already have too much.
As John Quincy Adams put it, it was a ploy to find 'bigger pens to cram with slaves.'
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