1. Manifest Destiny
The Growth of a Nation

2. The expansion from coast to coast as predestined by God

3. Santa Fe Trail
780 miles from Independence, Missouri – Santa Fe in the Mexican province of New Mexico
Traders traveled together for protection

4. Oregon Trail Independence, Missouri – Oregon City
Some took the journey pushing carts by hand
Brigham Young brought Mormons to the edge of Salt Lake City

5. Stephen F. Austin
Established a colony in Texas with permission from Mexico
Brought slavery to the region which was banned in Mexico
Tried to negotiate with Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna

6. The Alamo Austin is imprisoned
When he is freed, he declares war on Mexico and tells Texans to arm themselves
All 187 Americans killed at the Alamo
Actual battle lasted 27 minutes

7. Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Rio Grande is the border
Gain New Mexico, Arizona, and California

8. The Homestead Act (1862)
160 acres of free land west of the Mississippi
Live there for 5 years

9. Gold Rush Gold discovered in 1849
People from all over came to the region
By 1853, the rush was over
The total value of gold found was 2 billion dollars

10. The Frontier Expands 1869 The Transcontinental Railroad is completed
Gold spike placed where east/west (Promontory, Utah)
Minorities hired to do the “bull” work
Chinese, Irish, and ex-Civil War veterans