Using scratch paper, Explain how this image represents Manifest Destiny HW: Annotating a cartoon

Westward Expansion Manifest destiny

Vocabulary Annexation: Addition of a territory into statehood, to make a territory an official state part of the US Manifest Destiny: The idea that the US’s destiny is to expand from ocean to ocean. Destiny: it is written in your future Cedes: To give

Manifest Destiny “And that claim is by the right of our manifest destiny to overspread and to possess the whole of the continent which Providence has given us for the development of the great experiment of liberty and federated self-government entrusted to us.” - John L. O'Sullivan

Manifest Destiny the popular attitude in the United States during the 19th century that the American nation not only could, but was destined to, stretch from coast to coast Destiny, fate, providence Destined = set apart for a special purpose There were political, economic, and social reasons (“roots”) of Manifest Destiny

Manifest Destiny Political Reasons Expand democracy Americans believed their political system was the best for mankind missionaries of democracy International prestige expanding west would place the U.S. among the most powerful nations in the world

Manifest Destiny Economic Reasons the rapid growth of the American economy during the Industrial Revolution and cotton empire in the south demanded more farmland, ranches, minerals and furs GOLD! Future Prosperity – the U.S. will need the land and wealth of the west in the future

Manifest Destiny Nationalism Pioneer Spirit - individualism Social Reasons Nationalism Pioneer Spirit - individualism The “destiny” comes from God – God has chosen the United States to expand across the continent

Manifest Destiny Original United States - 1783 Americans win the Revolutionary War against Britain and signs the Treaty of Paris in 1783

Manifest Destiny President Thomas Jefferson purchases Louisiana Purchase - 1803 President Thomas Jefferson purchases the Louisiana Territory from France

Manifest Destiny Spain cedes Florida to U.S. in 1819 Spain and U.S. disputed their boundaries after the LA Purchase Rather than go to war, Spain and U.S. signed the Adams-Onis Treaty in 1819 This treaty ceded Florida to the U.S. and solved the boundary disputes

How did Texas become part of the United States?

Manifest Destiny The Annexation of Texas 1820s – American settlers are allowed to move into Mexican territory known as “Texas” 1830 – Mexico passes a law prohibiting settlers into Texas American settlers dispute this new law Fighting breaks out, and Mexican General Santa Anna defeats American settlers at the Alamo and Goliad Settlers declare their independence from Mexico 1836

Manifest Destiny Political Social Economic The Annexation of Texas Texans want to be part of the Union. Why do they want to be annexed? Why would the U.S. not want to include them? Political Social Economic

Manifest Destiny The Republic of Texas 1836 - 1845 The Annexation of Texas Texas won independence from Mexico in 1836 Texas wanted to be annexed by the U.S. almost immediately Why was Texas desperately trying to join the United States Q: Why would U.S. hesitate for 9 years? The U.S. did not want to have an unequal number of seats in Congress The issue of slavery moving further west James K. Polk is elected President in 1844, promising to annex Texas 1845 – Congress votes to annex Texas The Republic of Texas 1836 - 1845

“I want you, Texas and the rest of Mexico”

Manifest Destiny Mexican-American War United States annexed Texas in 1845 Mexico and the U.S. disagreed about the borders of Texas

Manifest Destiny Mexican-American War President James K. Polk United States annexed Texas in 1845 Mexico and the U.S. disagreed about the borders of Texas President James K. Polk sent American troops into the disputed area These troops clashed with Mexican troops President Polk declared war on Mexico President James K. Polk

Manifest Destiny Mexican-American War Causes U.S. annexation of Texas Border dispute Americans wanted California as well

Manifest Destiny Mexican-American War During the War… Americans in California rebelled to form their own republic They named California the Bear Flag Republic

Manifest Destiny Mexican-American War The War The U.S. had enormous advantages in the war

Manifest Destiny Mexican-American War The War U.S. troops marched through Mexico into Mexico City – the capital Mexico surrenders and signs a treaty Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo 1848 Border of Texas would be Rio Grande Mexico would sell all territories in North America

Manifest Destiny Gadsden Purchase 1853 The U.S. purchased this portion of land for $10 million