1. Using scratch paper, Explain how this image represents Manifest Destiny
HW: Annotating a cartoon

2. Westward Expansion
Manifest destiny

3. Vocabulary
Annexation: Addition of a territory into statehood, to make a territory an official state part of the US
Manifest Destiny: The idea that the US’s destiny is to expand from ocean to ocean.
Destiny: it is written in your future
Cedes: To give

5. Manifest Destiny
“And that claim is by the right of our manifest destiny to overspread and to possess the whole of the continent which Providence has given us for the development of the great experiment of liberty and federated self-government entrusted to us.” - John L. O'Sullivan

6. Manifest Destiny
the popular attitude in the United States during the 19th century that the American nation not only could, but was destined to, stretch from coast to coast
Destiny, fate, providence
Destined = set apart for a special purpose
There were political, economic, and social reasons (“roots”) of Manifest Destiny

7. Manifest Destiny Political Reasons Expand democracy
Americans believed their political system was the best for mankind
missionaries of democracy
International prestige
expanding west would place the U.S. among the most powerful nations in the world

8. Manifest Destiny
Economic Reasons
the rapid growth of the American economy during the Industrial Revolution and cotton empire in the south demanded more farmland, ranches, minerals and furs
GOLD!
Future Prosperity – the U.S. will need the land and wealth of the west in the future

9. Manifest Destiny Nationalism Pioneer Spirit - individualism
Social Reasons
Nationalism
Pioneer Spirit - individualism
The “destiny” comes from God – God has chosen the United States to expand across the continent

10. Manifest Destiny
Original United States
Americans win the Revolutionary War against Britain and signs the Treaty of Paris in 1783

11. Manifest Destiny President Thomas Jefferson purchases
Louisiana Purchase
President Thomas
Jefferson purchases
the Louisiana Territory
from France

12. Manifest Destiny Spain cedes Florida to U.S. in 1819
Spain and U.S. disputed their boundaries after the LA Purchase
Rather than go to war, Spain and U.S. signed the Adams-Onis Treaty in 1819
This treaty ceded Florida to the U.S. and solved the boundary disputes

13. How did Texas become part of the United States?

14. Manifest Destiny The Annexation of Texas
1820s – American settlers are allowed to move into Mexican territory known as “Texas”
1830 – Mexico passes a law prohibiting settlers into Texas
American settlers dispute this new law
Fighting breaks out, and Mexican General Santa Anna defeats American settlers at the Alamo and Goliad
Settlers declare their independence from Mexico 1836

15. Manifest Destiny Political Social Economic The Annexation of Texas
Texans want to be part of the Union. Why do they want to be annexed?
Why would the U.S. not want to include them?
Political
Social
Economic

16. Manifest Destiny The Republic of Texas 1836 - 1845
The Annexation of Texas
Texas won independence from Mexico in 1836
Texas wanted to be annexed by the U.S. almost immediately
Why was Texas desperately trying to join the United States
Q: Why would U.S. hesitate for 9 years?
The U.S. did not want to have an unequal number of seats in Congress
The issue of slavery moving further west
James K. Polk is elected President in 1844, promising to annex Texas
1845 – Congress votes to annex Texas
The Republic of Texas

17. “I want you, Texas and the rest of Mexico”

18. Manifest Destiny Mexican-American War
United States annexed Texas in 1845
Mexico and the U.S. disagreed about the borders of Texas

19. Manifest Destiny Mexican-American War President James K. Polk
United States annexed Texas in 1845
Mexico and the U.S. disagreed about the borders of Texas
President James K. Polk sent American troops into the disputed area
These troops clashed with Mexican troops
President Polk declared war on Mexico
President
James K. Polk

20. Manifest Destiny Mexican-American War Causes U.S. annexation of Texas
Border dispute
Americans wanted California as well

21. Manifest Destiny Mexican-American War During the War…
Americans in California rebelled to form their own republic
They named California the Bear Flag Republic

23. Manifest Destiny Mexican-American War The War
The U.S. had enormous advantages in the war

24. Manifest Destiny Mexican-American War The War
U.S. troops marched through Mexico into Mexico City – the capital
Mexico surrenders and signs a treaty
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo 1848
Border of Texas would be Rio Grande
Mexico would sell all territories in North America

26. Manifest Destiny Gadsden Purchase 1853
The U.S. purchased this portion of land for $10 million