Don't answer this until you have completed the social studies assignment for the day.
Americans have been driven to explore and expand from the very moment that they stepped off the boats from Britain. Westward expansion was always our goal, but when we reached it, then what? Today's discussion question is: Should countries stay in/on their own territory, or should they continue to expand their own boarders, across oceans in order to acquire new territories? In your answer, you should explain WHY you feel this way. This answer should be well thought out and well explained. (HINT: That means I am looking for more than just one or two sentences. Remember, this is supposed to be taking the place of a class discussion. Let's discuss!
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Ayden
3/17/2020 10:10:13 am
The Americans have started to expand more and more. I think that nations should continue to grow out and expand more. I think this for a few reasons. One reason is because this is a good way to gain more trade. Another reason is because this can lead to other countries fearing you and wanting to work with you.
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Matthew
3/17/2020 10:18:54 am
I think the Americans have been going on the right path. It makes us be good trading partners to other countries and the economy would go up if we could make billions or even trillions of dollars a year we could make the country be more helpful to other nation and to make it expand more
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Daniel T.
3/17/2020 10:57:21 am
Americans still have the idea of expansion. I think that countries should keep on expanding beyond their borders. This can boost US economy because we can place factories in these new territories. More land would be available for the people. Also we could keep on exploring new territories and increase our power. GO AMERICA!!
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Nicole
3/17/2020 10:59:28 am
Americans have been trying to expand more and more. Searching for land to call their own. I think countries should expand their borders and acquire new territories. I think they could obtain many advantages from this. Like gaining more trade, receiving more resources from the land they acquire, or in general making their country better, and having more resources to help their citizens.
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Kai
3/17/2020 01:14:22 pm
Over the years Americans have been expanding more and more. I think places should keep expanding for reasons. If America expands more they have more control,more space for population,gain more territory,and make more money. I also think America is already big and owns so much land already, What about the other countries?
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HALLE
3/17/2020 01:34:19 pm
Americans have begun to expand further and further. I think that nations should continue to grow out and expand more. I think this because this is a great way to receive more trade. An alternate reason is that this can guide other countries less powerful wanting to work with you.
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Jason
3/17/2020 01:34:49 pm
I think America expansion is a good think.If America expands we get more land for immigrants moving and nearby countries can trade with America.Trading can make America more wealthy which can give us more power and make friends with other countries.This means that expanding counties can just make it overall better.
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Daniella
3/17/2020 01:52:37 pm
I have two opinions however one of them I believe or standby more than the other. My first opinion is that if we don't go beyond our border we will never know what's beyond it. by saying that I mean if we can go beyond their border we can see what lies there and possibly promote our economic growth and be able to trade with other people more however if every country stays where their territory is there will be no need for a fight because everyone can stay where they're supposed to in trade when necessary. I stand by the we should stay in our territory more.
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Jada
3/17/2020 02:01:36 pm
Ever since the late 1800s, America has been expanding their territory and land. I feel like America should expand their trade, but only to a certain extent. Yes, expanding borders can bring more wealthy to the country and economy, accquiring more power, getting more resources, and they can form new alliances. Although, the people and government of the country could suffer. Since they are sometimes forced and don't have a say in the decision, they can be forced to do certain things. If people protest, or even worse rebel, they could even die. In conclusion, gainaing ew territory has it's own ups and downs, and must be considered with caution.
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Lori
3/17/2020 02:51:02 pm
America is always trying to expand their land. I do not agree with the concept. Just because America is gaining money and land, doesn’t mean immigrants aren’t affected. In all honesty, immigrants are the most affected by the country expanding their borders. Immigrants can be affected by the different customs. They won’t be able to do what they want to freely. Because they can’t do what they want freely, it can cause conflict between each country. Our country can gain an excessive amount of land in which can mainly change immigrants’ lives.
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Katarina
3/17/2020 03:59:07 pm
I don't think countries should continue trying to expand. At the moment the trading system we have in place works fine. People get what they need through that system. Countries have no need to go out and expand on their trading influence, or claim new land, if what they have is enough to keep them stable. Trying to expand could lead to conflict and even war. I think nations that are already built and stable should be satisfied with what they have and shouldn't create issues by trying to expand.
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Adrienne
3/17/2020 04:17:22 pm
Today's topic is about our opinion on whether countries should stay. on their own territory or if they should expand their borders. In my opinion I believe that countries should stay on their own countries. Ever since countries have advanced in technology, the Earth has been filled with air pollution. If countries were to expand, wouldn't air pollution rates increase. It would be bad for the environment causing more climate change to the Earth. Also when countries expand towards the same direction there would be quarrel between the countries. They would end up fighting over who has the right to claim the land. This is my overall opinion on why countries shouldn't expand their land.
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Mateusz
3/17/2020 06:13:15 pm
I think that countries should stay in their own borders and territories. If countries go out to explore, chances are that they will intrude on another country's territory. This could cause disputes which can make a costly war. Countries will also be forced to trade for resources that they will need, which makes it impossible to just make your own. Trading would increase relationships with other countries.
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Seh
3/17/2020 06:43:52 pm
From my thoughts, I think Americans should be exploring new depths of exploration. They should be always prepared for any problems. If areas were not explored, they may lose potential of new relationships, recourse, and new cultures. More resources would be available open for them to replant and new areas to succeed new technology to help the environment or essential projects for the nation.
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ANGEL IRIZARIZ
3/17/2020 09:04:45 pm
Americans still trying to have the idea of expansion. Searching for a lot land to call their own. They should be always prepared for any problems. Example is people come to steal their land form them. If areas were not adventure, they may lose potential of new relationships, recourse, and new cultures.
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Alyssa
3/17/2020 11:53:59 pm
To be honest, I think the idea of further expansion isn’t the best idea, but I see why people support expansion of countries. Expansion can bring great things to the economy, but for me it’s too risky. I feel if we expand, this will stir problems and disputes with others over land.
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Juan
3/18/2020 09:03:24 am
I think expanding is a good thing and a bad thing.It good because it brings new supplies and materials. They can get new things they have never seen before. Its bad because It is too risky because you can get killed or not survive because not having water.
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Janessa
3/18/2020 10:17:07 am
Expansion has its ups and downs. It is good to keep expanding, to keep finding more land, but people should do it with caution. I think we should expand, but be more cautious about the people around us. Expanding into one's place can cause disputes and even war.
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Farhan
3/18/2020 10:27:04 am
Many countries have been expanding from time to time. I think countries should expand and claim more territories especially the U.S. The U.S at the time had way too many immigrants and it was often crowded. If the U.S claimed more land, it would be benefiting themselves for more resources and trade plus living space for immigrants.
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JACOB
3/18/2020 04:08:47 pm
I think if they can, they should. I don’t mean like seize a settlement and claim it from another country, I mean if the land they are expanding to isn’t owned, they should. Being able to expand is a privilege you luckily get. Some countries are smaller than some U.S states and they’re closed in a small area by other countries which doesn’t give them a chance to expand. If you can expand then do it while you can, before another country takes it.
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MEGAN
3/18/2020 05:03:00 pm
The United States have expanded greatly, and wished to expand even farther. Expanding delivers many opportunities for the Americans which can improve their industry and culture. This can increase us well as a nation. However, some of the methods they used in order to claim/annex land they are interested it in, is a bit harsh. I believe that they are ways for us to compromise and negotiate with the people that are already living in the lands. We would also need to consider their thoughts, in order to avoid any types of disagreements and fights that might ignite.
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myin
3/18/2020 05:16:59 pm
I feel that this is great and a really good thing, because if the United States expands their territory it will leave more space for us, and we can urbanize in a good way. Doing this will make other states want to trade with us because of the amount of goods we have.
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Anthony
3/19/2020 02:14:52 am
Today’s blog is about whether a country should stay in their own territory or should they expand. For my opinion I think that they shouldn’t expand. I think one main reason is because it could cause wars over different lands, and there could be a lot of innocent casualties. Another reason is humans cause a lot of destruction/pollution towards the earth. If countries are expand there will be more pollution which would be very bad.
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Daniel B
3/19/2020 04:12:22 pm
I think Americans should be able to expand further since if we didn't we would have overpopulated lands, diseases could spread quicker and wipe out even more people, some crops wouldn't be able to grow on that type of soil, and we would have less trading.
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Jalen
3/25/2020 08:28:33 am
Countries travel to gain more land. I really don’t like the idea of people traveling and getting more land. The reason is, when they travel anthem find some land, and there is people living their, they might want to kick them if their land. The reason why I feel this way because they might kick others off their land, and they wouldn’t have a home.
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