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Manifest Destiny. The belief that America should spread from coast to coast!. “Manifest Destiny”. Belief that the US should expand its territory from coast to coast. Who is the woman in white? What two objects is she holding? What are the pioneers doing? - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Jumpstart: American Progress by George A. Crofutt and John Gast
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1. Who is the woman in white?
2. What two objects is she holding?
3. What are the pioneers doing?
4. What types of transportation can be seen?
5. What are the Native Americans and animals doing?
6. What direction are they traveling?
7. What is your opinion of manifest destiny as it is depicted in this painting?
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Thinking Question
(don’t write this down!! Just think!)
Why weren’t Americans happy with the size of their country at this point in their history?
Reasons for Manifest Destiny: Economic
Belief that people could become more wealthy (Gold Rush, plantation system, natural resources)
Land speculators bought huge tracts of land and sold it for a profit
Reasons for Manifest Destiny: Social
Racism- lack of concern for Natives, desire to expand slavery
Escape from religious persecution (Mormons) Famine and economic struggles in Europe
Irish potato famine (1845-1850) Belief that all people should own plot of land to
keep the country free (“American Dream”)
Reasons for Manifest Destiny: Political
Fear of foreign powers invadingSpanish, French, English, and Mexican
Desire to spread Democracy and the “American” way of life
Desire to spread the institution of slavery westSlave states = Southern support in Congress
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US Territorial Expansion
A
When?
From Where?
Why?
• 1776
• Great Britain
• Colonies declared independence from Great Britain
A - 13 Original Colonies
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US Territorial Expansion
A
When?
From Where?
Why?
• 1783
• Great Britain
• Result of Treaty of Paris 1783 (ended Revolutionary War)
B
B - Western Lands
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US Territorial Expansion
A
When?
From Where?
Why?
• 1803
• France
• Napoleon needed money
• Jefferson wanted New Orleans
• He got all of this instead for 15 mil !
B
C - Louisiana Purchase
C
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US Territorial Expansion
A
When?
From Where?
Why?
• 1819
• Spain
• Adams-Onis Treaty (1819)
• Spain sold it to U.S. for $5 million
B
D - Florida
C
D
E, S, or P? Each one of the following speakers represents
someone living during the mid 1800’s. Read each speakers quote, and decide their motivation for moving West. Are they relocating for ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, or POLTICAL reasons?
“I am a farmer in Missouri. The land is wearing out from years of growing crops, and I need new farmland in order to provide for
my family.”
E, S or P?
“I am a Texan living in the Republic of Texas. I am worried about our republic’s economy and safety. We need to become
part of the United States.”
E, S or P?
“I am a congressman from the North. I want to expand the great
democracy of America all the way across the continent.”
E, S or P?
“I am a Mormon facing persecution for my religious
beliefs. I need to find a place to live where I can practice my
religion freely.”
E, S or P?
“I am a fur trader living west of the Mississippi River. I need a
better way to transport my furs to trading posts.”
E, S or P?
“Mr. Manifest Destiny”
President James K. Polk• Elected President in
1844
• 11th President• We have skipped a few…
• Added more territory to the US (by any means) than any other President
Texas Independence March 2, 1836: Texas
declared Independence Elected Sam Houston as
President
Houston’s troops attacked Santa Anna at San Jacinto
Under force, Santa Anna signs Treaty of Velasco
Mexican government rejected the treaty and never recognized Texas Independence
U.S. Annexation of Texas Texas immediately asks
for annexation by U.S. Annexation: to incorporate
a territory into another North opposes because
they fear spread of slavery Texas remains an
independent nation until annexed on Dec. 29th, 1845
Mexico sees annexation as a declaration of war
Factors Leading to Mexican-American War
Mexican anger over annexation of Texas (1845) Dispute over Texas/Mexican border
Nueces River or Rio Grande Instability of Mexican government
19 governments in 25 years Polk’s drive to expand the U.S.
Believed he must create a coast-to-coast nationSoutherners hoped to expand slavery into Texas
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo Terms:
Recognized Texas as part of the U.S.
Gave up the Mexican Cession (1848)
Annexed half of Mexico to the U.S. U.S. Paid $15 million to Mexico for
territory.
Created Rio Grande as border
In 1853 Gadsden Purchase solidifies southern boundary Wanted to extend Trans-
Continental Railroad Mexico sells it to us for $10
million “from sea to shining sea”
Oregon: 54° 40’ or Fight! In his campaign, Polk talked
about taking all of Oregon 54° 40’ or Fight! Was one of
his slogans
Rather than fight, he settled for half
U.S. and Britain decide to divide Oregon in 1846 Extended the boundary already
dividing the U.S. and Canada Boundary remains today
California Gold Rush and the 49-ers!
James Marshall was building a sawmill when he spotted gold
People from all over the world raced to California in 1849 Nick-named the Forty-Niners
Thousands of men hoped to get rich quick then go home Majority did not
By 1852, all of the gold was gone but California now had a population of over 250,000 Could now become the first
state in the West
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US Territorial Expansion
A
When?
From Where?
Why?
•1845
•Republic of Texas
•Texas independent from Mexico in 1836
•Northerners feared it would become a slave state
•Annexed in 1845 despite Northern fears
B
E - Texas
C
E D
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US Territorial Expansion
A
When?
From Where?
Why?
•1846
•Great Britain
•Disputed between U.S. and Britain
•Americans demanded “54° 40’ or fight!”
•Britain compromised and U.S. accepted
B
F - Oregon Territory
C
E
F
D
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US Territorial Expansion
A
When?
From Where?
Why?
•1848
•Mexico
•Polk offers to buy from Mexico & they refuse
•War!
•US wins
•In Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, U.S. buys for $15 million
B
G - Mexican Cession
C
E
F
G
D
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US Territorial Expansion
A
When?
From Where?
Why?
•1853
•Mexico
• Wanted it to build a railroad
•Sold it to U.S. for $10 million
•Solidifies our southern border
B
H- Gadsden Purchase
D
C
E
F
G
H
Postcard Perspectives- PAP Create a postcard from two perspectives: Mexican
Citizen, Texas Citizen You are writing after the signing of the Treaty of
Guadalupe Hidalgo Your postcard must include:
1. Your opinion of the Mexican-American AND Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
2. 3 main terms of the Treaty
3. Picture symbolizing your viewpoint (MUST be in color)
Jigsaw: Trails West You will be researching 3 of the main trails used by settlers during Manifest
Destiny You will find your information:
Creating America pgs. 379-381 Each person in your “home group” (based on group number) will be researching
a different trail: Pink: Santa Fe Green: Oregon Orange: Mormon
You will move from your “home group” to an “expert group” where all three of you will be researching the same trail (based on color)
Once your expert group has read and found the required information, each of you will return to your “home group” and teach the other 2-3 people about your trail