13. I can analyze the reasons for westward expansion after the French and Indian war, Northwest Ordinance, and Louisiana Purchase

Contrast these two opinions. Which is more rational and why? “It is America’s right to stretch from sea to shining sea. Not only do we have a responsibility to our citizens to gain valuable natural resources we also have a responsibility to civilize this beautiful land.” “America has no right to take the lands west of the Louisiana Territory. Those lands are rightfully owned by Mexico and to enter into conflict with the Mexicans just to expand and take that land would violate the principles of this great nation.”

After the French and Indian War Settlers are moving West as the population is growing and land equals money. They see this as their land. Conflict arises because it is given to the Indians, who have already been pushed out of the 13 colonies. We now control to the Mississippi from the Atlantic. Read page 66 of history alive. “The Proclamation of 1763” Answer: ___settlers were crossing the Appalachians because_____, but King George wanted to avoid______.

After the Revolution Read page 104-all. Answer: Why is their conflict in the Ohio valley? What was the purpose of the Land Ordinance of 1785? A territory is___? The Northwest Ordinance decides_____? Why is slavery banned in the NW territory? The Articles were too weak to control the issues in the NW territory. It creates conflict over slavery and the representation of “north” vs “south” interests. NW ordinance creates order and a system for entering the union.

After the Barbary War England and France are at war (again) They keep interfering in our trade because we are neutral. Jefferson fails to protect our interests with military action, or diplomacy, or embargos. Spain cedes their territory to France is a backroom deal. Napoleon has plans for an empire…..

Louisiana Purchase Read pages 198-199 all. Answer: 4. Why is New Orleans important to the US? Why does Napoleon want the territory? Why does Napoleon want to sell the whole territory? What is meant by “You have made a noble bargain for yourselves, and I suppose you will make the most of it?” Identify the pros and cons of the purchase. 4.

The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States!

The benefits of expansion: . The benefits of expansion: Increased land, esp farmland Increased tax base Increased natural resources The dangers of expansion: Increased area to govern/control Conflict with other nations/groups Others want what you have You have to take it from someone

Louisiana Purchase Jefferson goes against his strict constitution beliefs to use the elastic clause to buy the land bc it would take too long to do an amendment. Had to purchase at least New Orleans to avoid conflict with France. Monroe gets the whole territory for 15 million (which they borrow from England) so Napoleon can fund his war.

The Louisiana Purchase and Exploration Copy the notes in red to your notebook.

The Corps of Discovery The Lewis and Clark expedition began in 1803. President Thomas Jefferson had purchased all of the Louisiana Territory from Napoleon of France for 15 million dollars. Jefferson asked his personal secretary, Meriwether Lewis, to lead the expedition. Lewis asked his old army friend, William Clark, to co-lead the expedition with him.

Purpose of Expedition The purpose of the expedition was to explore the new territory.

Captain Meriwether Lewis Meriwether Lewis was born in 1774. He joined the army at 20 years old. He was made President Jefferson’s personal secretary in 1801. Jefferson asked Lewis to lead and the Corps of Discovery. Lewis was the scientist on the journey, keeping detailed records of the plants and animals they found.

William Clark William Clark was born in 1770 and at 19 joined the military. Clark met Meriwether Lewis when they were both in the army. Lewis asked Clark to help him lead the expedition across the country. Clark was the geographer on the trip, keeping a detailed diary including many drawings and maps.

Assignment Lewis and Clark Journals Primary source reading Link

Toussaint Charbonneau Toussaint Charbonneau was a French Canadian fur trader. He had lived among the Indians since 1796. He had a captive Shoshone Indian “wife”. She had been captured by a Hidatsa war party about 1800, and sold as a slave to Toussaint. Her name was Sacagawea. She was approximately 16 years old in 1804. Charbonneau would act as interpreter during the expedition.

Sacagawea Sacagawea was 12 when she was kidnapped and sold into slavery and about 16 when she “married” Charbonneau. She would serve as interpreter on the journey. Sacagawea had a son during the expedition.

Sacagawea Dollar Sacagawea’s image was made into a dollar coin in 1997. She was honored as a very important part of the Corps of Discovery.

York York was Clark’s childhood companion and his “manservant”, which meant he was a slave. We know he was big. We know he was very athletic. He was a great dancer. He was devoted to William Clark. He was a great help to the expedition because he was such a curiosity.

More York Indians had never seen a black man before. There is a painting in the Mandan lodges of the Mandan chief trying to rub the black off of York’s skin. York was finally set free ten years after the expedition ended.

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Seaman Seaman was captain Lewis’s dog. Lewis wrote often in his journal about Seaman. “T]he squirrel appears in great abundance on either side of the river. I made my dog take as many each day as I had occasion for, they were fat and I thought them when fried a pleasant food.” Nothing is known of what happened to Seaman after the expedition.