Aim: What is MANIFEST DESTINY and how did it impact the U.S.A.? Mrs. Sinacore, 2013

Manifest Destiny The idea that it is the God-given right of the United States to expand westward. We wanted to spread DEMOCRACY. It fueled WESTWARD EXPANSION in the 1800s. By 1853, the “contiguous United States” was acquired. We acquired land through: treaties that ended wars, purchases, annexation (took it), agreements (treaties)

Use the link below to see how we fulfilled our manifest destiny. Interactive Maps As you see each territory added to our nation, label it on your map. Use the chart that accompanies your map to create a key.

Annexation of Western Florida Canadian Border Adams-Onis Treaty Use the links below to complete your chart. Again, think about the different ways our government helped us fulfill our manifest destiny. Treaty of Paris, 1783 Louisiana Purchase Annexation of Western Florida Canadian Border Adams-Onis Treaty Webster-Ashburton Treaty Texas Annexation Oregon Border Mexican Cession Gadsden Purchase