The conquest of the territory

U. S. Expansionism: General Aspects

General considerations

Initially, before the creation of the United States, there were thirteen colonies opposed to Great Britain, but which had little in common. These colonies have different histories until they get together. Initially their cement was opposition to the metropolis, common points, common history and common identity was forged in opposition to Britain's and in the conquest of the rest of the territory.

As soon as the war of independence ends, the territory of the Thirteen colonies will expand. In 1783 the United States was created. In 1787 a federal state was created. It is a fundamental moment, the Thirteen States decide to unite to create a supranational power.

In other words, in American history we have first of all the territorial entities, the federal structures intervene in a second phase.

Why is a federal state created?

• to unite against the English and the Indians.
• avoid being caught up in the European rivalries of France, Great Britain and Spain: the European powers all have colonies and trading posts in what is now the United States. Once the Thirteen independent colonies have become independent, they give themselves an original structure that allows them to distinguish themselves from Europe and not reproduce the conflicts that take place on European territory. The creation of the federal state is an element of differentiation in this regard.
• create the conditions for expansion with strong power and an army. The federal state will make it possible to create an army that will be financed by the various states by creating the conditions for territorial expansion.

The creation of the federal state is linked to the conquest of the territory.