2. Manifest Destiny
“Our manifest destiny is to overspread the continent allotted by Providence for the free development of our yearly multiplying millions.” – John O’Sullivan 1845

4. Big Picture Questions
How did Manifest Destiny contribute to the Civil War?
Explain the connections between the Puritan belief in the “City Upon the Hill” and Manifest Destiny.
How pervasive was the concept of Manifest Destiny in America?

7. Antebellum Politics 1836-1844 Image becomes as important as issues
Election of 1840 first modern political campaign
Regional Divisions with parties over slavery and tariffs
Senators have more influence than presidents

8. Conflict with Great Britain
Canadian Border Conflicts
Dispute over Maine
Aroostook War “Lumberjack War” >
Dispute over Oregon Territory
British interest in TX and CA
Sec of State Webster negotiates treaty with British

10. Politics of Manifest Destiny
Monroe Doctrine Continuation?
Failure of Tyler Presidency
Election of Polk’s Expansionist Platform vs. Clay’s Indecision
Polk’s victory- “Mandate for Manifest Destiny”

12. Texas Revolution 1836 Mexico invites in American Settlers
Americans disagree with Santa Anna
“Remember the Alamo”
Battle of San Jacinto
Republic of Texas

14. Oregon territory Farm land, furs, and timber
American and British settlement
Polk and Democrats- “54 40’ or Fight”
“All of Oregon or None”

17. Mexican American War 1846 Causes Annexation of Texas 1845
Dispute over Texas Border
America coveted California
Mexico Invades?

18. Mexican American War Voice of Dissent
Abraham Lincoln’s “Spot of American Blood” speech
Whig Detractors
Abolitionists afraid of slave expansion
Henry David Thoreau’s Civil Disobedience

19. Mexican American War Battles Taylor becomes war hero
Fremont and Kearney victorious out West
Scott victorious at Vera Cruz and Mexico City
Nearly 13,000 American causalities mostly due to illness

20. Mexican American War 1846-1848 Results Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
America gains NM, AZ, CO, UT, NV, and CA
Native American territorial claims ignored
Renewal of North / South Conflict- Slavery and Expansion

22. Compromise of 1850