1. The Monroe Doctrine, Manifest Destiny & The Louisiana Purchase
The Growth of A Nation
The Monroe Doctrine, Manifest Destiny &
The Louisiana Purchase

2. I. The Louisiana Purchase
Napoleon re-gained the LA territory from Spain
Jefferson offered to buy New Orleans
Napoleon decided to sell entire territory for $15 million (4 ¢ an acre) in 1803.
1. To help solve French debt
Doubled the size of U.S.

4. II. The Monroe Doctrine 1823 A. James Monroe is President
B. Warning to Europe
1. Speech to Congress
2. Stay out of Western Hemisphere’s affairs & not create colonies

5. Monroe Doctrine cont.
3. Such action would be dangerous to America’s safety
C. Significance
1. U.S. Confidence
2. U.S. as a nation

6. III. Manifest Destiny Ideology during the 1840’s
1.Manifest = clearly evident
2. Destiny = inevitable fate
Movement West was pre-destined by God
More land for settlers
Mormons migrated west to escape persecution
California Gold Rush increased migration

7. Manifest Destiny
Study the painting “American Progress” by John Gast- write down the following questions.
What imagery does he use to show American Progress?
Who is suffering because of this progress?
Do you think he supports the idea of Manifest Destiny?

8. “American Progress” Artist : John Gast