Section #1 - Quantifying America: Statistical Tables 1650-1860
Chapter 1: US Landmass
After the Revolutionary War, America continues to expand westward, finally reaching the west coast after victory in the Mexican War.
1.0 Expansion Of America’s Land Mass
| Year | Land Gained | From | Via | Square Miles | % US |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1784 | 13 colonies to Miss R | Britain | War | 888,811 | 29% |
| 1803 | Louisiana Territory | France | Buy | 827,192 | 27 |
| 1819 | Florida | Spain | Buy | 72,003 | 2 |
| 1845 | Texas Territories | Mexico | Annex | 390,144 | 13 |
| 1846 | Oregon Territories | Britain | Buy | 285,580 | 10 |
| 1848 | Mexico Cession | Mexico | War | 529,017 | 18 |
| 1853 | Gadsden Purchase | Mexico | Buy | 29,640 | 1 |
| Total (48 states) | 3,022,387 | 100% |
1.1 Map of Major Expansion Phases
