1. Aim: What is MANIFEST DESTINY and how did it impact the U.S.A.?
Mrs. Sinacore, 2013

2. Manifest Destiny
The idea that it is the God-given right of the United States to expand westward.
We wanted to spread DEMOCRACY.
It fueled WESTWARD EXPANSION in the 1800s.
By 1853, the “contiguous United States” was acquired.
We acquired land through: treaties that ended wars, purchases, annexation (took it), agreements (treaties)

5. Use the link below to see how we fulfilled our manifest destiny.
Interactive Maps
As you see each territory added to our nation, label it on your map. Use the chart that accompanies your map to create a key.

7. Annexation of Western Florida Canadian Border Adams-Onis Treaty
Use the links below to complete your chart. Again, think about the different ways our government helped us fulfill our manifest destiny.
Treaty of Paris, 1783
Louisiana Purchase
Annexation of Western Florida
Canadian Border
Adams-Onis Treaty
Webster-Ashburton Treaty
Texas Annexation
Oregon Border
Mexican Cession
Gadsden Purchase