1. 1SS-E20. Describe the aims and impact of the Western expansion and settlement of the United States, with emphasis on:
PO 3. the American belief in Manifest Destiny, including how it led to the Mexican War

2. “From Sea To Shining Sea”
Belief that the United States has the right to all land between the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean
Reasons: Need for living space (growing population), money
1SS-E20. Describe the aims and impact of the Western expansion and settlement of the United States, with emphasis on:
PO 3. the American belief in Manifest Destiny, including how it led to the Mexican War

3. The Alamo/The Lone Star Republic/Texas Independence (Chapter
13Section 2)
The Mexican War (Chapter 13 Section 4)
Oregon Country (Chapter 13 Section 1)
California/Utah (Chapter 13 Section 5)
1SS-E20. Describe the aims and impact of the Western expansion and settlement of the United States, with emphasis on:
PO 3. the American belief in Manifest Destiny, including how it led to the Mexican War