To what extent does the burr controversy illustrate the impact of territorial expansion

Question

Angelica Salas

History

2 October, 13:12

To what extent does the burr controversy illustrate the impact of territorial expansion

+5

Answers (1)

Know the Answer?

Trevor Jordan · Answer 1

They wanted to expand the slave states in the US. The conspiracy wanted to dominate the whole Southwestern part of the United States. However, the conspirators were not able to do so because they were arrested by Thomas Jefferson before the conspiracy would widen.