Chp 12- Review Game Manifest Destiny

Master Review: Manifest Destiny : 

Master Review: Manifest Destiny Review Game A.P. U.S. History

During the 1820’s, 30’s, and 40’s, the Democrats and Whigs helped develop a strong TWO PARTY system. Which party believed in:Liberty of individual important as well American System (renewed national bank, protective tariffs, internal improvements)public schoolssocial reforms:temperance, and eventually abolition of slavery : 

2 During the 1820’s, 30’s, and 40’s, the Democrats and Whigs helped develop a strong TWO PARTY system. Which party believed in:Liberty of individual important as well American System (renewed national bank, protective tariffs, internal improvements)public schoolssocial reforms:temperance, and eventually abolition of slavery Whigs

He was sent by James K. Polk to occupy the disputed area and was fired on; Polk demanded a declaration for war with Mexico! : 

3 He was sent by James K. Polk to occupy the disputed area and was fired on; Polk demanded a declaration for war with Mexico! Zachary Taylor

1846-1848 - Causes: annexation of Texas, diplomatic ineptness of U.S./Mexican relations in the 1840's and particularly the provocation of U.S. troops on the Rio Grande. The first half of the war was fought in northern Mexico near the Texas border, with the U.S. Army led by Zachary Taylor. The second half of the war was fought in central Mexico after U.S. troops seized the port of Veracruz, with the Army being led by Winfield Scott. Results: U.S. captured Mexico City, Zachary Taylor was elected president, Santa Ana abdicated, and Mexico ceded large parts of the West, including New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Nevada and California, to the U.S. : 

4 1846-1848 - Causes: annexation of Texas, diplomatic ineptness of U.S./Mexican relations in the 1840's and particularly the provocation of U.S. troops on the Rio Grande. The first half of the war was fought in northern Mexico near the Texas border, with the U.S. Army led by Zachary Taylor. The second half of the war was fought in central Mexico after U.S. troops seized the port of Veracruz, with the Army being led by Winfield Scott. Results: U.S. captured Mexico City, Zachary Taylor was elected president, Santa Ana abdicated, and Mexico ceded large parts of the West, including New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Nevada and California, to the U.S. Mexican-American War

Covered Wagons took 6 months (about 12 miles a day) : 

5 Covered Wagons took 6 months (about 12 miles a day) Prairie Schooners

(1,300,000) – escaping a potato famine and crop failures; most settled in NE port cities like NY, Boston, and Philadelphia (didn’t have money to buy land and move west)! : 

6 (1,300,000) – escaping a potato famine and crop failures; most settled in NE port cities like NY, Boston, and Philadelphia (didn’t have money to buy land and move west)! Irish

He lost the Election of 1844 because he flip-flopped on the Texas issue saying he wanted Texas but it could wait. : 

7 He lost the Election of 1844 because he flip-flopped on the Texas issue saying he wanted Texas but it could wait. Henry Clay

(1838, 1839) A local border dispute that the British and American governments had to settle! The only war ever declared by a state! WHAT – argument between the Canadian region of New Brunswick and the state of Maine. CAUSE - Canadian lumberjacks kicked out of disputed area of Aroostook by Maine officials. PROBLEM SETTLED BY – Webster-Ashburton Treaty, 1842 - Established Maine's northern border and the boundaries of the Great Lake states. : 

8 (1838, 1839) A local border dispute that the British and American governments had to settle! The only war ever declared by a state! WHAT – argument between the Canadian region of New Brunswick and the state of Maine. CAUSE - Canadian lumberjacks kicked out of disputed area of Aroostook by Maine officials. PROBLEM SETTLED BY – Webster-Ashburton Treaty, 1842 - Established Maine's northern border and the boundaries of the Great Lake states. Aroostook War

Operating from 1833 to 1856, it was formed in opposition to the policies of President Andrew Jackson and the Democratic Party. In particular, they supported the supremacy of Congress over the executive branch and federal over state government. They also favored many reforms and Clay's American System. : 

9 Operating from 1833 to 1856, it was formed in opposition to the policies of President Andrew Jackson and the Democratic Party. In particular, they supported the supremacy of Congress over the executive branch and federal over state government. They also favored many reforms and Clay's American System. Whigs

9th President (1 Term – only part, he died in office!); PARTY – Whigs : 

10 9th President (1 Term – only part, he died in office!); PARTY – Whigs Willliam Henry Harrison

Settlers that got stuck in the snow in the Sierra Nevada Mountains and sort of ran out of food (Cannibals say “tastes like chicken”) Of the original 87 pioneers, 39 died and 48 survived. : 

11 Settlers that got stuck in the snow in the Sierra Nevada Mountains and sort of ran out of food (Cannibals say “tastes like chicken”) Of the original 87 pioneers, 39 died and 48 survived. Donner Party

Which party’s PLATFORM?promoted: platform of progressive social reform:educationprisons, asylumstemperanceabolition of slaverylimited westward expansionTHEY”RE POLICIES INCLUDED:Clay's American Systeminternal improvements including canals, railroads, telegraph linesprotective tariffs support of industry : 

12 Which party’s PLATFORM?promoted: platform of progressive social reform:educationprisons, asylumstemperanceabolition of slaverylimited westward expansionTHEY”RE POLICIES INCLUDED:Clay's American Systeminternal improvements including canals, railroads, telegraph linesprotective tariffs support of industry Whigs

When Texas petitioned for annexation in 1837, why did the U.S. not annex them? What issue were they worried about? : 

13 When Texas petitioned for annexation in 1837, why did the U.S. not annex them? What issue were they worried about? Slavery, balance of power

During the 1820’s, 30’s, and 40’s, the Democrats and Whigs helped develop a strong TWO PARTY system. Which party believed in:Liberty of the individualStates’ rightsfederal restraint in social and economic affairs : 

14 During the 1820’s, 30’s, and 40’s, the Democrats and Whigs helped develop a strong TWO PARTY system. Which party believed in:Liberty of the individualStates’ rightsfederal restraint in social and economic affairs Democrats

Polk sent him (w/$30 million) to try and buy disputed border area, New Mexico, and California from Mexico: He was DENIED! : 

15 Polk sent him (w/$30 million) to try and buy disputed border area, New Mexico, and California from Mexico: He was DENIED! John Slidell

An aggressive slogan adopted in the Oregon boundary dispute, a dispute over where the border between Canada and Oregon should be drawn. This was also Polk's slogan - the Democrats wanted the U.S. border drawn at the 54º40' latitude. Polk settled for the 49º latitude in 1846 (made northerners mad). : 

16 An aggressive slogan adopted in the Oregon boundary dispute, a dispute over where the border between Canada and Oregon should be drawn. This was also Polk's slogan - the Democrats wanted the U.S. border drawn at the 54º40' latitude. Polk settled for the 49º latitude in 1846 (made northerners mad). “54’40 or fight”

“It’s our God-given right to spread from NY to California”! Phrase commonly used in the 1840's and 1850's. It became a belief that expressed the inevitableness of continued expansion of the U.S. to the Pacific. First used by John L. Sullivan in 1845 article about the annexation of Texas. : 

17 “It’s our God-given right to spread from NY to California”! Phrase commonly used in the 1840's and 1850's. It became a belief that expressed the inevitableness of continued expansion of the U.S. to the Pacific. First used by John L. Sullivan in 1845 article about the annexation of Texas. Manifest Destiny

(940,000) – left b/c of political persecutions, fewer opportunities; most settled in the Midwest b/c they typically had more money. : 

18 (940,000) – left b/c of political persecutions, fewer opportunities; most settled in the Midwest b/c they typically had more money. Germans

The first dark horse candidate in U.S. presidential election history. He was from Tennessee (“Young Hickory”) and was sponsored by Andrew Jackson. He was a major supporter of expansion. : 

19 The first dark horse candidate in U.S. presidential election history. He was from Tennessee (“Young Hickory”) and was sponsored by Andrew Jackson. He was a major supporter of expansion. James K. Polk

In 1844, Samuel F.B. Morse developed this communication by sending electric pulses over wire! He also developed Morse code! – “What hath God wrought?” – a revolution in communication : 

20 In 1844, Samuel F.B. Morse developed this communication by sending electric pulses over wire! He also developed Morse code! – “What hath God wrought?” – a revolution in communication Telegraph

(1848) Treaty that ended the Mexican-American War. In it: Mexico gave up claims to Texas above the Rio Grande River; Mexico gave the U. S. California and New Mexico; and the U.S. gave Mexico $15,000,000 and agreed to pay the claims of American citizens against Mexico (over $3,500,000). RESULT: - Debate over slavery opened up b/c we got new territory! : 

21 (1848) Treaty that ended the Mexican-American War. In it: Mexico gave up claims to Texas above the Rio Grande River; Mexico gave the U. S. California and New Mexico; and the U.S. gave Mexico $15,000,000 and agreed to pay the claims of American citizens against Mexico (over $3,500,000). RESULT: - Debate over slavery opened up b/c we got new territory! Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo

He was an escaped slave from Maryland that became a leader of the abolitionist movement! Also wrote a famous autobiography and was the best-known abolitionist speaker. He also edited the anti-slavery weekly paper, the North Star. : 

22 He was an escaped slave from Maryland that became a leader of the abolitionist movement! Also wrote a famous autobiography and was the best-known abolitionist speaker. He also edited the anti-slavery weekly paper, the North Star. Frederick Douglas

WHAT:SOLUTION: (to avoid a civil war in 1820?) add Maine as a free stateadd Missouri as a slave stateban slavery in new territories above latitude line 36’30ALSO WHO ENGINEERED IT? : 

23 WHAT:SOLUTION: (to avoid a civil war in 1820?) add Maine as a free stateadd Missouri as a slave stateban slavery in new territories above latitude line 36’30ALSO WHO ENGINEERED IT? Missouri Compromise, Henry Clay

“Old Fuss and Feathers”, he was a veteran of the War of 1812 and during the Mexican-American War, he battled his way from Vera Cruz to Mexico City under harsh conditions. He took over Mexico City, ending the war and he became a WAR HERO! : 

24 “Old Fuss and Feathers”, he was a veteran of the War of 1812 and during the Mexican-American War, he battled his way from Vera Cruz to Mexico City under harsh conditions. He took over Mexico City, ending the war and he became a WAR HERO! General Winfield Scott

The U.S. insisted this river was the southern border of the U.S. in 1846. : 

25 The U.S. insisted this river was the southern border of the U.S. in 1846. Rio Grande

The Oregon Treaty of 1846 established an U.S./Canadian (British) border along this parallel. The boundary along it extended from the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific Ocean. : 

26 The Oregon Treaty of 1846 established an U.S./Canadian (British) border along this parallel. The boundary along it extended from the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific Ocean. 49th Parallel

He coined the term “manifest destiny” in an 1845 article about the annexation of Texas. : 

27 He coined the term “manifest destiny” in an 1845 article about the annexation of Texas. John L. Sullivan

MAJOR EXPANSIONIST! – he even used the military to support “Manifest Destiny” (Texas, Oregon, and the Mexican Cession) : 

28 MAJOR EXPANSIONIST! – he even used the military to support “Manifest Destiny” (Texas, Oregon, and the Mexican Cession) James K. Polk

(1843) Settlers were said to have this when they moved out for the opportunity to occupy Oregon. : 

29 (1843) Settlers were said to have this when they moved out for the opportunity to occupy Oregon. Oregon Fever!

– MAJOR CAMPAIGN ISSUE of the 1844 election: Polk campaign slogan 54’40 or Fight! : 

30 – MAJOR CAMPAIGN ISSUE of the 1844 election: Polk campaign slogan 54’40 or Fight! Expansion

This was annexed in 1845 by the U.S. under Tyler’s administration after Democrat James K. Polk was elected on a platform of expansion : 

31 This was annexed in 1845 by the U.S. under Tyler’s administration after Democrat James K. Polk was elected on a platform of expansion Texas

He hurt the Whigs (he was added to the ticket to because he didn’t like the Democrats or Andrew Jackson) b/c he didn’t actually like Whig policies (strong federal government) he was a state’s righter! Henry Clay did not like him! – He was wanted to use the federal government to build a strong country (federal over state) - Think American System! He believed in states rights; federal government was a threat to individual freedom; a strong federal government would outlaw slavery! Harrison followed Clay’s ideas, This guy DID NOT! : 

32 He hurt the Whigs (he was added to the ticket to because he didn’t like the Democrats or Andrew Jackson) b/c he didn’t actually like Whig policies (strong federal government) he was a state’s righter! Henry Clay did not like him! – He was wanted to use the federal government to build a strong country (federal over state) - Think American System! He believed in states rights; federal government was a threat to individual freedom; a strong federal government would outlaw slavery! Harrison followed Clay’s ideas, This guy DID NOT! John Tyler

They gained respect and “earned” more equality that their counterparts in the east b/c they had braved the challenges of the frontier. : 

33 They gained respect and “earned” more equality that their counterparts in the east b/c they had braved the challenges of the frontier. Frontier women

He helped capture California from Mexico during the Mexican-American War. : 

34 He helped capture California from Mexico during the Mexican-American War. John C. Fremont

2,000 mile trail from Independence, Missouri through Indian Territory to Oregon : 

35 2,000 mile trail from Independence, Missouri through Indian Territory to Oregon Oregon Trail

He was an arch-enemy of Andrew Jackson. He was the father of the American System and a great compromiser? : 

36 He was an arch-enemy of Andrew Jackson. He was the father of the American System and a great compromiser? Henry Clay

Abraham Lincoln (thought war was a plan to expand slavery into the southwest) demanded to know where exactly on American soil soldiers where killed at the start of the Mexican-American War. : 

37 Abraham Lincoln (thought war was a plan to expand slavery into the southwest) demanded to know where exactly on American soil soldiers where killed at the start of the Mexican-American War. Spot Resolutions

Mexico insisted this river was the southern border of U.S. in 1846. : 

38 Mexico insisted this river was the southern border of U.S. in 1846. Nueces River

(1846) It settled the argument over Oregon Country w/Britain establishing the 49th parallel as the northern border of the U.S. from the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific Ocean. : 

39 (1846) It settled the argument over Oregon Country w/Britain establishing the 49th parallel as the northern border of the U.S. from the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific Ocean. Oregon Treaty

– 11th President (1 Term) PARTY – Democrat (1845-1849). The first “dark horse” candidate in U.S. presidential election history! First president to have inauguration reported by telegraph! First president to govern a U.S. that extended from ocean to ocean (think Oregon Treaty)! : 

40 – 11th President (1 Term) PARTY – Democrat (1845-1849). The first “dark horse” candidate in U.S. presidential election history! First president to have inauguration reported by telegraph! First president to govern a U.S. that extended from ocean to ocean (think Oregon Treaty)! James K. Polk or “Young Hickory”

(1830-1860) German and Irish (Northern and Western Europeans) - We start to become a “melting pot”! - 3 million total : 

41 (1830-1860) German and Irish (Northern and Western Europeans) - We start to become a “melting pot”! - 3 million total 1st major wave of European immigration

Election in which John Tyler had been thrown out of the Whig setting up Henry Clay (Whig) v. James K. Polk (Democrat - Young Hickory, the Dark Horse) : 

42 Election in which John Tyler had been thrown out of the Whig setting up Henry Clay (Whig) v. James K. Polk (Democrat - Young Hickory, the Dark Horse) Election of 1844

(1842) Established Maine's northern border and the boundaries of the Great Lake states and solved crisis over Aroostook War. : 

43 (1842) Established Maine's northern border and the boundaries of the Great Lake states and solved crisis over Aroostook War. Webster-Ashburton Treaty

10th President (1 Term – served the remainder of Harrison’s term) - PARTY – Whig. He was called “His Accidency” and was the first president to have a veto over-ridden and the first president that was ever attempted to be impeached (abuse of his veto power) : 

44 10th President (1 Term – served the remainder of Harrison’s term) - PARTY – Whig. He was called “His Accidency” and was the first president to have a veto over-ridden and the first president that was ever attempted to be impeached (abuse of his veto power) John Tyler

He became a hero at both the Battle of Fallen Timbers, 1794 and the Battle of Tippecanoe, 1811 (as Governor of Indiana territory, he fought and defeated Tecumseh’s brother, becoming a hero and leading Tecumseh to side with the British during the War of 1812)! : 

45 He became a hero at both the Battle of Fallen Timbers, 1794 and the Battle of Tippecanoe, 1811 (as Governor of Indiana territory, he fought and defeated Tecumseh’s brother, becoming a hero and leading Tecumseh to side with the British during the War of 1812)! William Henry Harrison