Jeremy Garcia
What is Manifest DestinyU.S. has destiny that we must make“to expand to the Pacific Ocean and into
Mexican territory” (The Americans)
Thomas JeffersonThe man behind the missionCreate an “empire of liberty”Louisiana Purchase
Doubled nations size
Why Move West?LandWealthFreedom
Settlers and Native AmericansThe “middle ground”Assimilation
To become a part ofMaintaining traditionsTrading partners and Guides
Native AmericansTerritorial disputesBlack Hawk War (1830)Wisconsin territory
Evolution Through ExpansionLouisiana Purchase (1803)
Territorial DisputesOregon Territory
Rich soilMany nations claims
Russia, Great Britain, France, and Spain
Trails WestOregonSante FeMormonCalifornia
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Moving WestSanta Fe Trail (merchant trail)
Not easy-dangerous Kiowa, Comanche, and bandits
Required cooperation
Moving WestOregon Trail (settler trail)
Destination- Oregon DangerousCaravanned for protection
Help each other out Diseases like fever, diarrhea, and cholera Native attacks
Mormon Movement WestWhat is a MormonJoseph SmithPersecution
Brigham YoungEncouraged people to move westUtah Territory
Things to RememberWhat is manifest destiny?Who started Westward expansion?Louisiana purchaseMormon movement
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