Manifest Destiny

General Overview of Manifest Destiny manifest destiny a term coined by americans for the expansion of the USA was the god given right to expand from sea to shining sea after america gained the far west (as a result of manifest destiny the first people to move there were traders. Settlers who journeyed to the new lands gained by Manifest Destiny were often met with hardships. during manifest destiny america used four ways to acquire land annexation treaty purchases and war there are three main themes of manifest destiny the virtue of the american people and their institutions the spreading of these institutions to make the world more like the US and the destiny under god to complete this task Manifest Destiny, a term coined by Americans for the expansion of the U.S.A., was the God-given right to expand from sea to shining sea. After America gained the Far West (as as result of Manifest Destiny), the first people to move there were traders. Settlers who journeyed to the new lands gained by Manifest Destiny were often met with hardships. During Manifest Destiny, America used four ways to acquire land: annexation, treaty, purchases and war. There are three main themes of Manifest Destiny: the virtue of the American people and their institutions, the spreading of these institutions to make the world more like the U.S., and the destiny under God to complete this task.

General Information (cont.) manifest destiny would expand americas frontier or the land that forms that forms the farthest extent of a nations settled borders manifest destiny involved the expansion the extension of a nation beyond its existing borders) of america thomas jefferson the third president made the louisiana purchase which was land that was previously owned by france as the population in the west soared many americans began to realize that they could expand america’s borders with manifest destiny came the fear of unbalancing the precious ratio between slave and free states Manifest Destiny would expand America’s frontier, or the land that forms that forms the farthest extent of a nation’s settled borders. Manifest Destiny involved the expansion (the extension of a nation beyond its existing borders) of America. Thomas Jefferson, the third president, made the Louisiana Purchase, which was land that was previously owned by France. As the population in the West soared, many Americans began to realize that they could expand America’s borders. With Manifest Destiny came the fear of unbalancing the precious ratio between slave and free states.

Manifest Destiny’s Effect on America manifest destinys expansion of america allowed for more railroads and paved roads to be built such as the National Road manifest destiny also affected americas waterways in 1825 the erie canal opened allowing steamboats which were faster than wagons to transport people in addition to affecting transportation the erie canal also bolstered americas economy (it turned new york city into the nations leading commercial center. Manifest Destiny’s expansion of America allowed for more railroads and paved roads to be built, such as the National Road. Manifest Destiny also affected America’s waterways; in 1825, the Erie Canal opened, allowing steamboats (which were faster than wagons) to transport people. In addition to affecting transportation, the Erie Canal also bolstered America’s economy (it turned New York City into the nation’s leading commercial center).

The Effect on Native Americans as manifest destiny continued settlers began to expand onto native american lands which caused tensions as missions spread across the west many native americans were forced to convert to christianity after the US government relocated the native americans they were forced to embark on a perilous walk known as the trail of tears which would eradicate many tribes As Manifest Destiny continued, settlers began to expand onto Native American lands, which caused tensions. As missions spread across the West, many Native Americans were forced to convert to Christianity. After the U.S. government relocated the Native Americans, they were forced to embark on a perilous walk known as the Trail of Tears, which would eradicate many tribes.

Manifest Destiny Side Effects: Tensions with Mexico as more americans flooded into texas the number of people who disregarded mexican laws rose such as protestants who didnt convert to catholicism in addition to that, many slaveholders moved to texas which had abolished slavery years before mexico tried to prevent such things from happening by banning further americans from immigrating but the law wasn’t heeded when mexico tried to enforce their laws tensions increased finally mexico tried to levy to force to be paid) heavy taxes on american imports but that didn’t work out either this was the beginning of texas separation from mexico As more Americans flooded into Texas, the number of people who disregarded Mexican laws rose, such as Protestants who didn’t convert to Catholicism. In addition to that, many slaveholders moved to Texas, which had abolished slavery years before. Mexico tried to prevent such things from happening by banning further Americans from immigrating, but the law wasn’t heeded; when Mexico tried to enforce their laws, tensions increased. Finally, Mexico tried to levy (to force to be paid) heavy taxes on American imports, but that didn’t work out either; this was the beginning of Texas’ separation from Mexico.

Land Acquisition By: Edward Xiao #32 and Matthew Spector #27

The Four Ways of Acquiring Land the first way of acquiring land annexation was peaceful free and permanent but it was sometimes unfair treaties were peaceful fair and forged alliances between countries but they were often forced temporary and created misunderstanding the third way of acquiring land purchases, were peaceful, legal, a bargain (sometimes and were reached by agreements however, countries could sometimes experience rip offs the final less peaceful way of acquiring land war gained the warring country respect national pride and an obliterated opponent but it also made enemies required vast amounts of money and took its toll on many lives The first way of acquiring land, annexation, was peaceful, free, and permanent, but it was sometimes unfair. Treaties were peaceful, fair and forged alliances between countries, but they were often forced, temporary and created misunderstanding. The third way of acquiring land, purchases, were peaceful, legal, a bargain (sometimes) and were reached by agreements; however, countries could sometimes experience rip-offs. The final, less peaceful way of acquiring land, war, gained the warring country respect, national pride and an obliterated opponent, but it also made enemies, required vast amounts of money and took its toll on many lives.

Examples of the Four Ways of Acquiring Land one example of a rip off purchase was the louisiana purchase which america bought for 3 cents per acre nearly half of mexicos territory was gained by america through the mexican american war after become a republic texas was annexed by america the red river area was gained by america as part of the treaty of ghent which was meant to resolve boundary disputes between england owned canada and america One example of a rip-off purchase was the Louisiana purchase, which America bought for 3 cents per acre. Nearly half of Mexico’s territory was gained by America through the Mexican-American War. After become a republic, Texas was annexed by America. The Red River area was gained by America as part of the Treaty of Ghent, which was meant to resolve boundary disputes between England- owned Canada and America.

Acquired Land the original 13 colonies were acquired by america through war oregon a rich and fertile land was acquired by the US as the result of a treaty between them and Britain the gadsden purchase was bought from mexico in order to extend americas railroads in order to keep world powers away america bought florida from spain The original 13 colonies were acquired by America through war. Oregon, a rich and fertile land, was acquired by the U.S. as the result of a treaty between them and Britain. The Gadsden Purchase was bought from Mexico in order to extend America’s railroads. In order to keep world powers away, America bought Florida from Spain.

Acquired Land (cont.) america bought the louisiana purchase with the intent of controlling the mouth of the mississippi river, which would enhance americas trade and transportation the ever growing amount of americans in mexican controlled texas allowed for texas to become a republic later it would become a part of the united states utah was acquired by america as a result of the mexican cession however it wasnt admitted to the union until 1896 because the mormons were polygamists the treaty of paris which was done with britain during 1783 more than doubled America’s territory (which only included the original 13 colonies at that time America bought the Louisiana Purchase with the intent of controlling the mouth of the Mississippi River, which would enhance America’s trade and transportation. The ever-growing amount of Americans in Mexican-controlled Texas allowed for Texas to become a republic; later, it would become a part of the United States. Utah was acquired by America as a result of the Mexican Cession; however, it wasn’t admitted to the Union until 1896 because the Mormons were polygamists. The Treaty of Paris, which was done with Britain during 1783, more than doubled America’s territory (which only included the Original 13 colonies at that time).

President Polk and Mexico A land grant is a government’s gift of land. Mexico offered land grants to any Americans if they did 3 things: become a Mexican citizen, accept the Mexican laws and become official members of the Catholic church. President Polk offered to buy California and the rest of New Mexico, but he was turned down by an outraged Mexico; thus, Polk provoked Mexico, hoping to start a war (which did happen). Northerners disapproved of the war, calling it “Mr. Polk’s War” and accusing President Polk of wanting to expand slavery. a land grant is a governments gift of land mexico offered land grants to any americans if they did 3 things become a mexican citizen accept the mexican laws and become official members of the catholic church president polk offered to buy california and the rest of new mexico but he was turned down by an outraged Mexico thus Polk provoked Mexico hoping to start a war (which did happen northerners disapproved of the war calling it mr polks war” and accusing president polk of wanting to expand slavery

The Gold Rush and California’s Population in january of 1848 the gold rush started in california which would eventually lead to its entering into the union thousands of people flooded california in search of their fortune including europeans asians australians and south americans in order to meet the 49ers growing demands general stores were created which would help in cementing the gargantuan amount of people in california into a permanent population on september 9 th 1850 california entered the union (as a result of the mass amount of people that immigrated during the search for gold as the 31 st state In January of 1848, the Gold Rush started in California, which would eventually lead to its entering into the Union. Thousands of people flooded California in search of their fortune, including Europeans, Asians, Australians and South Americans. In order to meet the 49ers’ growing demands, general stores were created, which would help in cementing the gargantuan amount of people in California into a permanent population. On September 9 th, 1850, California entered the Union (as a result of the mass amount of people that immigrated during the search for gold) as the 31 st state.

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