Was the U. S. justified for its participation with the country? Why or why not. Acquiring new land

Yes, acquiring land was justified because they needed more land to spread the population of people before there were sky scrapers

freedom of speech is also protected by the 1 amendment.

explanation:

here is pretty much what the 1st amendment says:

congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

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