Territorial Gains

Definition

Territorial gains refer to the acquisition of new land or territories by a country through various means such as conquest, purchase, or negotiation.

Related terms

Manifest Destiny: The belief that it was the destiny of the United States to expand its territory from coast to coast.

Mexican-American War: A conflict between the United States and Mexico from 1846 to 1848, resulting in significant territorial gains for the U.S.

Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo: The treaty signed in 1848 which ended the Mexican-American War and granted the United States vast territories including California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and parts of Colorado and Wyoming.