In early American history, many historical events socially impacted the United States and furthered its growth. The Louisiana Purchase, Industrial Revolution, and Manifest Destiny all impacted greatly in this way. Each one allowed the United States to grow into the country it is today. But out of the three, the Louisiana Purchase may have had the greatest effect. Without the hundreds of millions of acres of land, gained by the purchase, America could never have become the great country it is today. The Louisiana Purchase allowed for more border security, access to important ports, and more land to explore and occupy.
After purchasing this massive expanse of land, the Americans created a type of “buffer”, adding to the safety and stability of the nation. By removing the French’s control, the United States became “separated from the rest of the world”(Shi and Tindall 228). Now, the French controlled none of the land, leaving the Spanish alone with the Americans. This buffer zone allowed America to flourish in trade and expansion to the west. …show more content…
Settlers migrating westward relied heavily upon the accessible part of the Mississippi River and “strategic” port of New Orleans. “U.S. officials feared that France, resurgent under the leadership of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821), would soon seek to dominate the Mississippi River and access to the Gulf of Mexico”(History.com Staff. "Louisiana Purchase."). By gaining control of this important river and strategic port, the United States would govern the lands accessed by this great river which would, in turn, help populate the area and facilitate
After purchasing this massive expanse of land, the Americans created a type of “buffer”, adding to the safety and stability of the nation. By removing the French’s control, the United States became “separated from the rest of the world”(Shi and Tindall 228). Now, the French controlled none of the land, leaving the Spanish alone with the Americans. This buffer zone allowed America to flourish in trade and expansion to the west. …show more content…
Settlers migrating westward relied heavily upon the accessible part of the Mississippi River and “strategic” port of New Orleans. “U.S. officials feared that France, resurgent under the leadership of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821), would soon seek to dominate the Mississippi River and access to the Gulf of Mexico”(History.com Staff. "Louisiana Purchase."). By gaining control of this important river and strategic port, the United States would govern the lands accessed by this great river which would, in turn, help populate the area and facilitate