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The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848 transferred 55% of Mexican territory to the U.S., and ignited a fierce debate over slavery in these new lands.
Curated Video
U.S. Territories
Those who take the U.S. Citizenship Test are expected to know how the five U.S. Territories became a part of the United States and what rights their residents have.
Curated Video
Supreme Court Hears Case On Puerto Rico SSI Program
Puerto Ricans are United States citizens but they don't enjoy the same government benefits as most Americans.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ap Us History: 1890 1945: The Age of Empire
Explains how the United States came during its imperialist era to have territories outside its boundaries. [11:09]
CGP Grey
Cgp Grey: Grey Explains: American Empire
A concise explanation of how the United States is structured - its government, states, Indian reservations, island territories, and the federated states of Micronesia. [6:23]
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American Empire
Two videos. The first discusses unique parts of the United States, including Hawaii and Alaska, the District of Columbia, Indian reservations, different categories of island territories, and associated nations. What this means for...