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EU: Westward expansion both EU: Westward expansion both strengthened and divided the nation.strengthened and divided the nation.
EU: Westward expansion both EU: Westward expansion both strengthened and divided the nation.strengthened and divided the nation.
EU: A democratic society is EU: A democratic society is strengthened by social awareness strengthened by social awareness
and reform.and reform.
EU: A democratic society is EU: A democratic society is strengthened by social awareness strengthened by social awareness
and reform.and reform.
AnAn NationNation
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With this editorial, the With this editorial, the concept of Manifest concept of Manifest Destiny was born. Destiny was born.
With this editorial, the With this editorial, the concept of Manifest concept of Manifest Destiny was born. Destiny was born.
In 1845, John O’Sullivan, the editor of In 1845, John O’Sullivan, the editor of the the Democratic ReviewDemocratic Review, expressed , expressed
what America had thought about land what America had thought about land ownership: “It was America’s ownership: “It was America’s
Manifest DestinyManifest Destiny to expand her to expand her empire of liberty from coast to empire of liberty from coast to
coast.”coast.”
In 1845, John O’Sullivan, the editor of In 1845, John O’Sullivan, the editor of the the Democratic ReviewDemocratic Review, expressed , expressed
what America had thought about land what America had thought about land ownership: “It was America’s ownership: “It was America’s
Manifest DestinyManifest Destiny to expand her to expand her empire of liberty from coast to empire of liberty from coast to
coast.”coast.”
M.M.D.D.
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The idea of Manifest Destiny The idea of Manifest Destiny initiated westward expansion. initiated westward expansion. People began to take Horace People began to take Horace Greeley’s recommendation.Greeley’s recommendation.
The idea of Manifest Destiny The idea of Manifest Destiny initiated westward expansion. initiated westward expansion. People began to take Horace People began to take Horace Greeley’s recommendation.Greeley’s recommendation.
““Go West, young man, and grow Go West, young man, and grow up with the country.”up with the country.”
Horace GreeleyHorace Greeley
““Go West, young man, and grow Go West, young man, and grow up with the country.”up with the country.”
Horace GreeleyHorace Greeley
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As the nation grew through westward As the nation grew through westward expansion, divisions over slavery and expansion, divisions over slavery and
sectionalism increased.sectionalism increased.
As the nation grew through westward As the nation grew through westward expansion, divisions over slavery and expansion, divisions over slavery and
sectionalism increased.sectionalism increased.
Each section of the country (North Each section of the country (North and South) wanted its way of life to and South) wanted its way of life to dominate the economic,political,and dominate the economic,political,and
social policy of the entire United social policy of the entire United States.States.
Each section of the country (North Each section of the country (North and South) wanted its way of life to and South) wanted its way of life to dominate the economic,political,and dominate the economic,political,and
social policy of the entire United social policy of the entire United States.States.
The United States experienced many The United States experienced many conflicts as a result of Westward conflicts as a result of Westward
Expansion.Expansion.
The United States experienced many The United States experienced many conflicts as a result of Westward conflicts as a result of Westward
Expansion.Expansion.
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Westward Expansion resulted in the Westward Expansion resulted in the displacement of the Native displacement of the Native
AmericansAmericans.
Westward Expansion resulted in the Westward Expansion resulted in the displacement of the Native displacement of the Native
AmericansAmericans.The Indian The Indian
Removal Act Removal Act forced the forced the
Cherokees and the Cherokees and the Five Civilized Five Civilized
Tribes off their Tribes off their lands in the east lands in the east
and onto and onto reservations in reservations in
Oklahoma. Oklahoma.
The Indian The Indian Removal Act Removal Act forced the forced the
Cherokees and the Cherokees and the Five Civilized Five Civilized
Tribes off their Tribes off their lands in the east lands in the east
and onto and onto reservations in reservations in
Oklahoma. Oklahoma. Eventually, almost all Native Eventually, almost all Native Americans were forced onto Americans were forced onto
reservations.reservations.
Eventually, almost all Native Eventually, almost all Native Americans were forced onto Americans were forced onto
reservations.reservations.
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By creating the reservation system, By creating the reservation system, the United States government had the United States government had developed a plan to clear the land developed a plan to clear the land
for westward expansion. Little for westward expansion. Little concern was given to the Native concern was given to the Native
Americans’ Americans’ civil libertiescivil liberties..
By creating the reservation system, By creating the reservation system, the United States government had the United States government had developed a plan to clear the land developed a plan to clear the land
for westward expansion. Little for westward expansion. Little concern was given to the Native concern was given to the Native
Americans’ Americans’ civil libertiescivil liberties..
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Westward expansion influenced Westward expansion influenced economic activities.economic activities.
Westward expansion influenced Westward expansion influenced economic activities.economic activities.
The opportunity for owning land The opportunity for owning land encouraged many to leave home and encouraged many to leave home and
travel westward.travel westward.
The opportunity for owning land The opportunity for owning land encouraged many to leave home and encouraged many to leave home and
travel westward.travel westward.
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Gold in California Gold in California spurred many to spurred many to
travel west. travel west.
Gold in California Gold in California spurred many to spurred many to
travel west. travel west.
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The idea of “Heaven on Earth” The idea of “Heaven on Earth” created Oregon Fever! The created Oregon Fever! The
opportunity to start a new life opportunity to start a new life excited the American people.excited the American people.
The idea of “Heaven on Earth” The idea of “Heaven on Earth” created Oregon Fever! The created Oregon Fever! The
opportunity to start a new life opportunity to start a new life excited the American people.excited the American people.
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Westward expansion created a Westward expansion created a change in population and settlement change in population and settlement
patterns.patterns.
Westward expansion created a Westward expansion created a change in population and settlement change in population and settlement
patterns.patterns.Santa Fe, New Santa Fe, New Mexico, San Mexico, San
Francisco, California, Francisco, California, and Salt Lake City, and Salt Lake City, Utah, experienced Utah, experienced
population population explosions. Boom explosions. Boom towns sprung up towns sprung up
overnight. overnight.
Santa Fe, New Santa Fe, New Mexico, San Mexico, San
Francisco, California, Francisco, California, and Salt Lake City, and Salt Lake City, Utah, experienced Utah, experienced
population population explosions. Boom explosions. Boom towns sprung up towns sprung up
overnight. overnight. This settlement of an This settlement of an urban area (city) is urban area (city) is
called called urbanizationurbanization..
This settlement of an This settlement of an urban area (city) is urban area (city) is
called called urbanizationurbanization..
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Westward expansion also Westward expansion also contributed to the spread of contributed to the spread of democratic ideas. To many democratic ideas. To many
Americans, it was their duty to Americans, it was their duty to extend the blessings of democracy extend the blessings of democracy
to new lands and peoples.to new lands and peoples.
Westward expansion also Westward expansion also contributed to the spread of contributed to the spread of democratic ideas. To many democratic ideas. To many
Americans, it was their duty to Americans, it was their duty to extend the blessings of democracy extend the blessings of democracy
to new lands and peoples.to new lands and peoples.
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The election of The election of Andrew Andrew JacksonJackson
ushered in the ushered in the era of the era of the “common “common
man.”man.”
The election of The election of Andrew Andrew JacksonJackson
ushered in the ushered in the era of the era of the “common “common
man.”man.”
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His election coincided with the His election coincided with the extension of democracy to more extension of democracy to more
people, a situation largely caused people, a situation largely caused by the expansion of the western by the expansion of the western
frontier.frontier.
His election coincided with the His election coincided with the extension of democracy to more extension of democracy to more
people, a situation largely caused people, a situation largely caused by the expansion of the western by the expansion of the western
frontier.frontier.
He was the first U.S. He was the first U.S. president to president to
represent the represent the common man rather common man rather than the aristocratic than the aristocratic
class (the ruling class (the ruling class of educated class of educated land owners with land owners with political power).political power).
He was the first U.S. He was the first U.S. president to president to
represent the represent the common man rather common man rather than the aristocratic than the aristocratic
class (the ruling class (the ruling class of educated class of educated land owners with land owners with political power).political power).
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Jackson’s election was an American Jackson’s election was an American dream. The common man was dream. The common man was empowered by this election.empowered by this election.
Jackson’s election was an American Jackson’s election was an American dream. The common man was dream. The common man was empowered by this election.empowered by this election.
No longer did No longer did wealth and wealth and
tradition hinder tradition hinder the common man the common man
from opening from opening doors to the doors to the
opportunities opportunities available to him in available to him in the United States.the United States.
No longer did No longer did wealth and wealth and
tradition hinder tradition hinder the common man the common man
from opening from opening doors to the doors to the
opportunities opportunities available to him in available to him in the United States.the United States.
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Jacksonian DemocracyJacksonian Democracy inspired the inspired the common man to achieve Manifest common man to achieve Manifest
Destiny. Destiny.
Jacksonian DemocracyJacksonian Democracy inspired the inspired the common man to achieve Manifest common man to achieve Manifest
Destiny. Destiny. As the pioneers traveled across the As the pioneers traveled across the continent, they took with them the continent, they took with them the democratic ideals of the Jacksonian democratic ideals of the Jacksonian
period.period.
As the pioneers traveled across the As the pioneers traveled across the continent, they took with them the continent, they took with them the democratic ideals of the Jacksonian democratic ideals of the Jacksonian
period.period.
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The Industrial Revolution The Industrial Revolution contributed to westward expansion.contributed to westward expansion.
The Industrial Revolution The Industrial Revolution contributed to westward expansion.contributed to westward expansion.
The invention of the The invention of the steam enginesteam engine
provided cheaper, provided cheaper, and faster and faster
transportation. transportation. Steam power also Steam power also
allowed for factories allowed for factories to be built to be built
anywhere, including anywhere, including the West.the West.
The invention of the The invention of the steam enginesteam engine
provided cheaper, provided cheaper, and faster and faster
transportation. transportation. Steam power also Steam power also
allowed for factories allowed for factories to be built to be built
anywhere, including anywhere, including the West.the West.
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The creation of The creation of interchangeable interchangeable partsparts allowed for mass production, allowed for mass production,
making goods cheaper and easier to making goods cheaper and easier to manufacture.manufacture.
The creation of The creation of interchangeable interchangeable partsparts allowed for mass production, allowed for mass production,
making goods cheaper and easier to making goods cheaper and easier to manufacture.manufacture.
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The cotton gin made The cotton gin made cotton cotton “King” in the South. in the South.
The cotton gin made The cotton gin made cotton cotton “King” in the South. in the South.
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Women’s Women’s RightsRights
Manifest Manifest DestinyDestiny
MexicoMexico Texas
Texas
RussiaRussia
United United StatesStates
Not all Americans saw the Industrial Not all Americans saw the Industrial Revolution and Westward expansion Revolution and Westward expansion
as positive aspects of society.as positive aspects of society.
Not all Americans saw the Industrial Not all Americans saw the Industrial Revolution and Westward expansion Revolution and Westward expansion
as positive aspects of society.as positive aspects of society.
Organized efforts to reform society Organized efforts to reform society for the better began with much for the better began with much
enthusiasm. enthusiasm.
Organized efforts to reform society Organized efforts to reform society for the better began with much for the better began with much
enthusiasm. enthusiasm.
The Industrial Revolution and The Industrial Revolution and westward expansion brought about westward expansion brought about
rapid change.rapid change.
The Industrial Revolution and The Industrial Revolution and westward expansion brought about westward expansion brought about
rapid change.rapid change.
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Reform movements for schools, Reform movements for schools, prisons, and hospitals swept the prisons, and hospitals swept the
country. country.
Reform movements for schools, Reform movements for schools, prisons, and hospitals swept the prisons, and hospitals swept the
country. country.
Crusades to end Crusades to end slavery, the abuse slavery, the abuse
of alcohol, and of alcohol, and subjection (being subjection (being
under the under the authority) of authority) of
women to men women to men also played an also played an
important part in important part in making society making society
better.better.
Crusades to end Crusades to end slavery, the abuse slavery, the abuse
of alcohol, and of alcohol, and subjection (being subjection (being
under the under the authority) of authority) of
women to men women to men also played an also played an
important part in important part in making society making society
better.better.
Prison
Reform
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Writers, artists, Writers, artists, and religious and religious leaders also leaders also
joined in to bring joined in to bring attention to attention to
American social American social issues.issues.
Writers, artists, Writers, artists, and religious and religious leaders also leaders also
joined in to bring joined in to bring attention to attention to
American social American social issues.issues.
Henry David Thoreau
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In this unit we will explore the In this unit we will explore the problems and issues concerning problems and issues concerning
westward expansion, reform westward expansion, reform movements, and technological movements, and technological
innovations of an expanding nation.innovations of an expanding nation.
In this unit we will explore the In this unit we will explore the problems and issues concerning problems and issues concerning
westward expansion, reform westward expansion, reform movements, and technological movements, and technological
innovations of an expanding nation.innovations of an expanding nation.