1. Westward Expansion Why move west? Manifest Destiny Manifest- obvious Destiny- a predetermined set of events 1) Americans as the chosen people of God. Obligation to spread their virtues. 2) Idea of natural boundaries. Ocean to ocean

2. A Century of Expansion The Realization of America’s Destiny: 1763-1867 The Realization of America’s Destiny: 1763-1867

3. Before Independence Colonial expansion restricted by the Proclamation Line of 1763 Proclamation Line of 1763

4. Gains of the Revolutionary War Treaty of Paris - 1783 Treaty of Paris - 1783 Border expanded west to the Mississippi River With it, people expanded, Canals and roads led way

5. The Louisiana Purchase In 1803 President Jefferson just wanted New Orleans. Sec. of State Madison got all 900,000 acres for $15 million.

6. What did we just buy? Lewis & Clark expedition reaches the Pacific Ocean Lewis & Clark expedition Sent to explore : 1. Native Tribes 2. Natural Resources 3. Climate/Map 4. Find Water Route to Pac.

7. Florida Spain - weakened and distracted by revolution Seminole Indians rise up against settlers General Andrew Jackson invades, then stays General Andrew Jackson invades, then stays General Andrew Jackson invades General Andrew Jackson invades Transcontinental Treaty (Adams-Onis) 1819 Transcontinental Treaty (Adams-Onis) 1819 Transcontinental Treaty (Adams-Onis) 1819 Transcontinental Treaty (Adams-Onis) 1819

8. Don’t Mess with Texas: Independence & Annexation Texas War for Independence 1836… Remember the Alamo?! Annexation of Texas: 1845

9. Manifest Destiny Mexican-American War: 1846-8 President Polk The Donner Party California Gold Rush The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

10. American interest grows after Lewis & Clark expedition Disputed ownership w/ Britain “54-40 or fight” Settled w/ treaty border at the 49 th parallel Oregon Country: Oregon Country:

11. Gadsden Purchase Last puzzle piece to reach manifest destiny in 1854 Last puzzle piece to reach manifest destiny in 1854 Purchased from Mexico for 10 mil. In order to build rail line Purchased from Mexico for 10 mil. In order to build rail line What were the debates related to these land acquisitions? Questions of conquest…. Slave or free? Native Removal? Mexican segregation and discrimination? Progress by imperialism?