How does America expand from “Sea to Shining Sea”?

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How does America expand from “Sea to Shining Sea”? MANIFEST DESTINY How does America expand from “Sea to Shining Sea”?

persecution (Mormons) Westward Expansion Manifest Destiny: US was destined (God’s will) to expand to the Pacific Ocean As population expands, Americans look west for….. 1) Land 2) Business Opportunity 3)Escape religious persecution (Mormons)

Mexican Pres. Santa Anna sends army to stop Austin’s mvmnt Texas Independence 1830: American settlers in Texas clash with Mexican gov over issue of slavery & cultural issues Stephen Austin says Americans should declare Texas indp. Mexican Pres. Santa Anna sends army to stop Austin’s mvmnt

Remember the Alamo! Small group of Texas rebels capture the Alamo, takes Mex. Army 13 days to win battle, Santa Anna executes survivors Inspired by the Alamo, Sam Houston’s rebels (along w/ Tejanos) capture Santa Anna, force him to sign Treaty of Velasco Texas gets independence, Houston becomes President of Republic of Texas Discuss/VQ: Why do you think the Battle of the Alamo became a turning point in the war?

Mexican-American War Texas & Mexico begin having borders disputes Dec 1845: Pres. Polk convinces Texas to join US 1846: Polk proposes new Texas/Mexico borders, also wants Mexico to sell New Mexico & California to US – Mexico refuses Polk sends Gen. John Fremont into CA, Mexican Army crosses into US , Polk asks for declaration of war

Results of the War American settlers seize Sonoma, declare Republic of California, Californios also fighting the Mexican army 1846-53: Oregon & Gadsden Purchase allow more expansion 1848: Gold found in California, 49ers begin mining gold – everyone wants to go west Mexico loses war, signs Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo (1848), gives US land up to the Pacific – US pays $15 million for land

California Gold Rush VQ/Discuss: What was the impact of the gold rush on California, the miners and businessmen?