Territorial evolution of the United States

The United States of America was created on March 1, 1781, with the entry into force of the Articles of Confederation. In its history, it has gained independence from Great Britain, replaced its government with a new constitution, endured a civil war, and expanded across North America and the seas, growing from thirteen states to fifty states and many territories from the western Pacific Ocean to the Caribbean Sea.

Territorial evolution of the United States

The United States of America was created on March 1, 1781, with the entry into force of the Articles of Confederation. In its history, it has gained independence from Great Britain, replaced its government with a new constitution, endured a civil war, and expanded across North America and the seas, growing from thirteen states to fifty states and many territories from the western Pacific Ocean to the Caribbean Sea.