Manifest Destiny Idol FROM SEA TO SHINING SEA Manifest Destiny Means obvious fate In the 1800s, many Americans believed that it was natural and right for the United States to expand westward to the Pacific Ocean (from sea to shining sea). This belief in the obvious fate of the USA was called Manifest Destiny. The Louisiana Purchase (Turkey in the Straw or Do Your Ears Hang Low) The Louisiana Purchase was a great big deal. We purchased it from France for around 13 mil. We really only wanted the New Orleans port. It was explored by Lewis and Clark. Florida Acquisition (The Addams Family) Chorus: We bullied Spain For Florida We bullied Spain The slaves were getting sneaky Escaping down toward Mickey We had to do something quickly We had to bully Spain. Texas Annexation (Row, Row, Row Your Boat) T E X A S In They asked if they could join with us. We took them in with pride. Mexican Session (My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean) The problem all started with Texas The boundary was argued you see. The Mexican government was angry. So WAR was congress decree. They fought, they fought The Mexicans wouldnt surrender. Finally in 1848, the treaty added 5 new states. Oregon Country Acquisition (I Love Rock and Roll) We wanted Oregon. We didnt wanna fight with the British, baby We wanted Oregon. The boundary was decided. No more fur! The Gadsden Purchase HELP!!!! Please write a poem or a song about the Gadsden purchase. Well sing them tomorrow