America, but Bigger

What if America had annexed Greenland? Or Cuba? Or all of Mexico? America, but Bigger, tells the strange true stories of the places that almost joined the USA

[America, but Bigger @MarkKawar]

Trump is the first openly expansionist president in generations.

But he’s governing in the least expansionist era in American history.

https://t.co/jd1g3XL9BG

[CP24 @CP24]

#BREAKING: Trump says Canada will become 51st state ‘because that’s the only way it works’ https://t.co/KKqX4Tp5pL

[America, but Bigger @MarkKawar]

Forty years ago, America added land for the last time. Donald Trump wants to bring back annexation, but I explain in @Salon why he's likely to fail - and why an obscure Pacific archipelago will probably remain the country's last territorial addition.

https://t.co/sexTeeMaFx

[Salon @Salon]

The country's approach to territorial expansion has changed since it acquired the Northern Mariana Islands in 1986 https://t.co/Ma94tBIrfn

[American Revolution Institute @AmRevInstitute]

#OTD, the Battle of Valcour Island took place. While an American defeat, the battle for control of New York’s Lake Champlain delayed the British plan to divide the 13 states in two. Their next attempt in 1777 would end near Saratoga, New York and the surrender of a British army.

[America, but Bigger @MarkKawar]

Notice how Texas’s border wasn’t always the Rio Grande.

[Brilliant Maps @BrilliantMaps]

Map of The First Mexican Empire At Its Greatest Extent 1821-23

https://t.co/svjwoeicba

[Canada The Unknown Country @Canada_Unknown]

“To these Ontario settlers was given…the honorary name of “United Empire Loyalists,” and they formed the backbone of Upper Canada...and were a main element in defeating the plans of American strategists in 1812 to capture Canada and annex it to the Union.”
~Madison Grant

[America, but Bigger @MarkKawar]

This is getting a bit old. He signed a security agreement last month that would seem to settle Greenland’s relationship with the U.S. for the long term.

[Trump Truths @trumptruthsbot]

TRUMP: Posts image of himself towering over Greenland landscape with caption "Hello, Greenland!

[America, but Bigger @MarkKawar]

America, but Bigger does not explore American attempts to conquer or annex the moon, unfortunately.

[Eric Lebédel @EricLebedel]

Who Owns the Moon?

In the 70s, the Moon Treaty declared lunar resources a common heritage of humankind and insisted upon international governance of their exploitation.
Only 17 countries agreed to the treaty. USA, USSR and China did not.

https://t.co/5foxJn3lG5 via @NYTimes

[America, but Bigger @MarkKawar]

Thanks, Greg Berg, for a great conversation on @WGTDFM's The Morning Show. We talked about the history of the U.S. trying to annex Canada, the definition of annexation, islands that Commodore Perry might have annexed on his voyage to Japan, and much more.
https://t.co/iIngNv2tqZ

[America, but Bigger @MarkKawar]

Another great review for America, but Bigger: five stars from Reader Views:

“The book’s extraordinary range is its greatest strength ... A lively, accessible, and frequently astonishing history.”

https://t.co/WXGI9335FZ

[Trump Truths @trumptruthsbot]

TRUMP: Posts image of himself behind globe under heading "His Hemisphere

[Readers' Favorite @ReadersFavorite]

#BookReview of #AmericabutBigger from #ReadersFavorite https://t.co/52zV4DNq0v

[America, but Bigger @MarkKawar]

@BBCWorld War Plan Red

[BBC News (World) @BBCWorld]

Mark Carney says he has considered possibility of US military action against Canada https://t.co/HRpQeMJbEM

[America, but Bigger @MarkKawar]

Thanks to @BagelIra for having me on the podcast. We talked about why America wanted the Galapagos Islands, how Hawaii might have stretched all the way across the Pacific, and why I predict America will never acquire territory again.

https://t.co/EztObpZDbt

[America, but Bigger @MarkKawar]

This ends the great Greenland annexation saga of 2018-2026

… probably.

[The Associated Press @AP]

President Trump signed a security agreement with Denmark and Greenland, easing tensions over his repeated calls to acquire Greenland. https://t.co/tgEQ9fJHsy

[Yashar Ali 🐘 @yashar]

BREAKING

The government of Greenland and the Danish Prime Minister’s office have released a joint statement on an agreement with the United States.

Unsurprisingly, the statement does not match the sweeping nature of Trump’s post on Truth Social.

Denmark and Greenland are saying they expect to sign a new security agreement with the United States at the UN next week.

They say it will strengthen the Arctic and North Atlantic, while preserving Danish sovereignty and Greenland’s right to self-determination.

The agreement also has to go through parliament before it takes effect.

I don’t have any insight how that will be received but we do know that President Trump’s approval rating amongst the Danish is 4% (four percent).

Trump is describing that same agreement in much more sweeping terms, saying it gives the USA permanent control over Greenland’s security, the power to block adversaries from establishing military bases or making sensitive investments there, and the ability to build a major US military presence.

[Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump]

BREAKING NEWS: I am pleased to announce that the United States of America has entered into an Agreement with The Kingdom of Denmark, and Greenland, that gives the United States permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland, completely addressing ALL of our many U.S. concerns. There will be NO COST to the United States! At my direction, we worked with representatives of Denmark and Greenland to guarantee that the United States will FOREVER have the complete ability to do what is necessary in Greenland in order to secure and defend the security of Greenland, and the United States of America. Additionally, from now on, no U.S. adversary can EVER have a base in Greenland, have a military presence in Greenland, or make sensitive investments in Greenland, without our express written approval. For over 100 years, Presidents have known the strategic importance of Greenland, but NONE of them were able to do anything about it. I am proud to be the President that permanently and conclusively addressed this very important situation. This is an “Infinite Life” Agreement, there is no end! We are very honored and proud of what has just taken place, and everything agreed to today will be cherished by the American People. We will immediately begin the process of developing a large Military presence in the appropriate part of Greenland, of which there are many. We will work with the people of Greenland in its development and construction. This solution is a great one for the United States of America, Denmark, Greenland, and all of our Allies. We look forward to working with the wonderful people of Denmark and Greenland toward a magnificent future with respect to this large, and highly strategic, parcel of land. We will be very protective of it! This is a dream come true for the United States of America, one that is very important, historic, and special. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP

[America, but Bigger @MarkKawar]

Interesting interpretation. I’m very curious to see the full agreement.

[Katie Miller @KatieMiller]

ITS HAPPENING

[America, but Bigger @MarkKawar]

@BrilliantMaps Also, pick a date for Florida. The Adams-Onis Treaty was signed in 1819 and took effect in 1821. So either year is correct (just as Gadsden could be either 1853 or 1854). But including both years makes it look like the annexation happened over time.

[America, but Bigger @MarkKawar]

@BrilliantMaps - It’s a stretch to say that Cuba was part of the U.S. during the occupation. Congress has expressly promised it independence. If you’re going to include long-term occupations (which I wouldn’t), Nicaragua, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic would all be better choices.
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