13. The Lewis & Clark geographical expedition of the west after the U.S Louisiana Purchase from Napoleon Bonaporte of France to map & observe resources.
15. Tension between Mexico & United States -> led to Texas's independence from Mexico -> Mexican American War -> U.S pays Mexico 15 million for Texas, California, and New Mexico.
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17. The south was the major supplier of cotton to Britain in exchange for manufactured goods.
18. The presidency of Abraham Lincoln in 1860 sparked war betweeen the states.
20. 4 year war -> Union Victory -> due to advantages in industrial resources the south lacked.
21. United States became politically united, more authority in federal government and a strong central government to supervise further expansion.
22. The Little Ice Age A time during the 14-19th century where the climate drastically dropped in temperature causing turmoil for the earth. Believed to be caused due to Volcanic Eruptions, Disruptions in the oceans conveyer belt, and Low solar activity. The freezing temperatures influenced trade and agriculture