Manifest Destiny with narration

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Manifest Destiny Edited by Tony Nassivera 2006 ( Some slides edited from Susan Pojer and Carol Jean Cox)

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The actions Americans took during the 19 th century established the borders of the 48 contiguous states

US Territorial Expansion : 

3 US Territorial Expansion A When? From Where? Why? 1776 Great Britain US declared independence from Great Britain A - 13 Original Colonies

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4 US Territorial Expansion A When? From Where? Why? 1783 Great Britain Part of results of Treaty of Paris (ended Revolutionary War) B B - Western Lands

By the end of Jefferson’s presidency the United States had more than doubled in size.: 

By the end of Jefferson’s presidency the United States had more than doubled in size.

US Territorial Expansion : 

6 US Territorial Expansion A When? From Where? Why? 1819 Spain Andrew Jackson invaded Spain then sold it to us for $5 million B D - Florida D C

Early Exploration: 

Early Exploration In the period following the explorations of Lewis & Clark and Zebulon Pike very few settlers ventured into the west Trappers – Fur Traders Mountain Men – Jedidiah Smith, Jim Bridger Surveyors – John C. Fremont

Manifest Destiny: 

Manifest Destiny "Our manifest destiny (is) to overspread the continent allotted by Providence for the free development of our yearly multiplying millions." John O' Sullivan "Democratic Review” 1845 Zinn pg. 152

The opportunity to find new land and a new start just beyond the western horizon had always been important to Americans: 

The opportunity to find new land and a new start just beyond the western horizon had always been important to Americans West of Missouri and Iowa lay the “Great American Desert, the Rockies, and the Pacific slope

Early settlers of the west traveled along Native American routes, The Santa Fe and Oregon Trails - Wagons became the most popular method of travel; Conestoga and Prairie Schooners: 

Early settlers of the west traveled along Native American routes, The Santa Fe and Oregon Trails - Wagons became the most popular method of travel; Conestoga and Prairie Schooners St. Louis: “The Gateway” Along the Platte River Across the Continental Divide Down the Valley of the Snake River To the Columbia River

“This is the Place”: 

“This is the Place” Mormons founded by Joseph Smith in New York Moved west to avoid persecution Faced mob-violence and the death of Smith in Illinois Brigham Young lead them to Utah where they settled and built Salt Lake City

Joint Occupation of Oregon Territory: 

Joint Occupation of Oregon Territory Established boundary at 49 degrees 1844 Election Battle Cry – “54’40 or Fight” British relinquish all territorial claims

Texas Declares Independence: 

Texas Declares Independence 1820s Newly independent Mexico calls for Americans to help settle and stabilize their northern regions Stephen F. Austin recruits hundreds of settlers to move to Texas 1829 – Mexico attempts to control Texans by forcing Roman Catholicism conversion and outlawing slavery

“Remember the Alamo!”: 

“Remember the Alamo!” Santa Anna attempted to enforce Mexican laws Attacked at Goliad and The Alamo in San Antonio Under Leadership of Sam Houston Texans defeated Santa Anna at San Jacinto and forced a treaty granting Texan Independence and the Rio Grande as the border – Lone-Star Republic Mexico refused to acknowledge the treaty

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“JAME S K. POLK” by They Might Be Giants In 1844, the Democrats were split The three nominees for the presidential candidate Were Martin Van Buren, a former president and an abolitionist James Buchanan, a moderate Lewis Cass, a general and expansionist From Nashville came a dark horse riding up He was James K. Polk , Napoleon of the Stump !

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“JAME S K. POLK” by They Might Be Giants Austere, severe, he held few people dear His oratory filled his foes with fear The factions soon agreed He's just the man we need To bring about victory Fulfill our Manifest Destiny And annex the land the Mexicans command And when the votes were cast the winner was Mister James K. Polk , Napoleon of the Stump !

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“JAME S K. POLK” by They Might Be Giants In four short years he met his every goal He seized the whole southwest from Mexico Made sure the tariffs fell And made the English sell the Oregon Territory He built an independent treasury Having done all this he sought no second term But precious few have mourned the passing of Mister James K. Polk , our eleventh president “Young Hickory,” Napoleon of the Stump !

The War with Mexico: 

The War with Mexico December 29, 1845 Texas entered the Union President Polk argued that a war with Mexico would not only bring in Texas but also New Mexico and California to the Union Mexico claimed the Nueces River as the border while the US claimed the Rio Grande River

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President Polk attempted to negotiate for the southwest land but Mexico refused Polk order General Zachary Taylor’s army into the disputed territory.

California: 

California John C. Fremont entered California and began fighting the Mexicans Mexican soldiers crossed the Rio Grande and attacked US soldiers 1846 – American Settlers declared the independence of the Bear Republic (California)

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Led by Generals Taylor and Winfield Scott, the Americans handily defeat the Mexicans Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo – Rio Grande as border with Texas; ceded New Mexico and California to US for $15 million

US Territorial Expansion : 

25 US Territorial Expansion A When? From Where? Why? 1848 Mexico Polk offers to buy G from Mexico & they refuse War! US wins In Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, US offers $15 million for G B G - Mexican Cession D C E F G

1853 – President Pierce authorized purchase of property south of the Gila River in order to clear the way for a southern railroad route to the Pacific – Gadsden Purchase: 

1853 – President Pierce authorized purchase of property south of the Gila River in order to clear the way for a southern railroad route to the Pacific – Gadsden Purchase

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Click on the map for an interactive map of territorial expansion.