The belief that it is the destiny of the U.S. to expand its borders to the Pacific Ocean.

Rivalry or loyalty to a state or section rather than to the whole country based on differences in goals or special interests.

A strong feeling of pride in and devotion to one's country.

An economic system in which the means of production are owned by individuals and businesses that decide how to use it for profit

A type of economy in which people are free to buy, sell, and produce whatever they want

Money, land, or other resources used to invest in a business and create wealth

A document granting an inventor sole rights to an invention and its profits

(economics) A market in which there is only one provider; many buyers but only one seller

Economic activity between two or more states

give up or surrender (power or territory)