1. Manifest Destiny

2. It is supposed to happen, it is expected
What does it all mean?
What does it mean to be DESTINED?
It is supposed to happen, it is expected
How has the US added land?
Wars, treaties, purchases,

3. What is Manifest Destiny?
The God given right for the US to acquire all lands from the Atlantic to Pacific Oceans (“sea to shining sea”)

4. The Oregon Trail
The Oregon Trail was the only practical passageway to the entire western United States.
Pioneers faced many hardships including disease, poor sanitation, geography, climate, accidental gunshots, shortage of supplies, and attacks by Native Americans
The Oregon Trail ended in 1869 when the transcontinental railroad was completed.

8. Groups That Migrated West
A. Mormons moved out west to escape religious persecution.
1. People did not like the practice of polygamy and communal ownership of property.

9. Groups That Migrated West
B. Mountain Men settled out west to take advantage of the profitable fur trade.
1. Rugged individuals that had to deal with harsh conditions and loneliness.

10. Groups That Migrated West
C. Pioneers moved out west to find cheap fertile farm land.
1. Many Pioneers wanted to escape the poverty of the East and wanted to start new lives out West.

11. Groups That Migrated West
D. 49ers moved out west to strike it rich in the gold rush of 1849.
1. Gold was discovered by James Marshall at Sutter’s Mill near San Francisco, California in 1848

12. Territorial Expansion

13. Texas War For Independence
Oregon Territory
Rich in fur trading posts
England signs a treaty ceded Oregon Territory to US
Americans in region felt a part of US nation.
Texas War For Independence
Texas was originally part of Mexico
Americans living in Texas wanted to be independent  Revolt
Texas becomes independent nation
Annexed by US in 1845.
Louisiana Purchase
Purchased through a treaty with France
Doubled the size of the nation
Access to New Orleans & Mississippi River
First major expansion in US History.
Mexican Cession
US & Mexico had a dispute over southern border of US
War fought between US & Mexico
US gains control of Mexico’s capital city and Mexico surrendered
Mexico was forced to cede all SW territories.
Gadsden Purchase
$10 million purchase to complete a RR line from Texas to California
Acquisition completes idea of US Manifest Destiny
Oregon
Territory
Louisiana Purchase
US, 1783
Original 13
Mexican
Cession
Texas War
For Independence
Gadsden
Purchase

14. Manifest Destiny Handout

15. Defending Perspective
For Expansion
Against Expansion