Manifest Destiny US History McIntyre Map of United States Circa 1830

2 What is Manifest Destiny? American Progress Color Lithograph by George A. Crofutt and John Gast

3 What is “Manifest Destiny” Belief that the US should expand its territory from coast to coast

4 US Territorial Expansion A When? From Where? Why? 1776 Great Britain US declared independence from Great Britain A - 13 Original Colonies

5 US Territorial Expansion A When? From Where? Why? 1783 Great Britain Part of results of Treaty of Paris (ended Revolutionary War) B B - Western Lands

6 US Territorial Expansion A When? From Where? Why? 1803 France Napoleon needed $ Jefferson wanted to buy New Orleans He got all of this instead! B C - Louisiana Purchase C

7 US Territorial Expansion A When? From Where? Why? 1819 Spain Andrew Jackson invaded Spain then sold it to us for $5 million B D - Florida D C

8 Thinking Question (don’t write this down!! Just think!) Why weren’t Americans happy with the size of their country at this point in their history?

9 Mr. Manifest Destiny James K. Polk Elected President in 1844 Added more territory to te US (by any means) than any other President Died 103 days after his single term ended

10 US Territorial Expansion A When? From Where? Why? 1845 Republic of Texas (Independent Country) Texas independent from Mexico in 1836 Northerners feared it would become a slave state Fears finally overcome in 1944 Presidential election B E - Texas D C E

1822 – Stephen Austin and other American settlers moved to Texas, which was a part of Mexico. Settlement of Texas Stephen Austin

Texan Independence On March 2, 1836, Texas seceded from Mexico, becoming an independent country. Flag of the Republic of Texas (1836 – 1845) Secede = to withdraw

Mexican General Antonio López de Santa Anna sent troops to stop Texas. Mexican Gen. Antonio López de Santa Anna

Santa Anna sent over 6,000 troops to destroy the Alamo.

After 13 days, every man was killed by Mexican troops. “Remember the Alamo” became a battle cry throughout the Texas revolution. "The Alamo," Russell Roberts, oil on board. This painting was produced as the backdrop for the opening credits to the 1960 movie "The Alamo," starring John Wayne

Battle of San Jacinto - April 21, 1836 Gen. Sam Houston defeated Santa Anna, taking him prisoner. Gen. Santa Anna standing before the wounded Sam Houston after the Battle of San Jacinto.

17 US Territorial Expansion A When? From Where? Why? 1846 Great Britain Claimed by four countries (G. Britain, Russia, Spain, & US) Americans demanded “54 ° 40’ or fight!” Britain compromised 49 ° & US accepted B F - Oregon Territory D C E F

18 US Territorial Expansion A When? From Where? Why? 1848 Mexico Polk offers to buy G from Mexico & they refuse War! US wins In Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, US offers $15 million for G B G - Mexican Cession D C E F G

Gadsden Purchase The United States bought southern New Mexico and Arizona for $10 million. Mexico recognized the Texas-Mexico border as the Rio Grande. Mexico ceded the Mexican Cession to the United States. Today, the Mexican Cession includes the states of CA, NV, UT, and parts of AZ, NM, CO, and WY. The United States paid Mexico $15 million. Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo – 1848 (Video: 2:29)(Video: 2:29)

20 Discussion Question (Don’t write!! Just think!) Why does the U.S. keep offering countries money for territories we gain through war (Ex. Florida and Mexico)?