1. Manifest Destiny And Its Legacy 1841-1848 Expansion-key word Oregon-Texas-California Results-calamitous

2. The Accession of Tyler Too Tyler becomes Whig in reaction to Jackson’s dictorial tactics Whigs liked his southern roots-not his politics He upsets fellow whigs after his Veto of BUS-what four things occurred after this veto?

3. Tyler cont. Webster only cabinet member still on board He stays on because of growing tension with whom? 1837 insurrection and Caroline incident

4. Relations with Britain Insults-poor behavior Repudiation of loans-creditor v debtor Aroostook War - issues- resolution- Webster-Ashburton Treaty

5. The Texas Question Slavery major issue-Some Brits want alliance with U.S. in order to curb slavery Anti-slavery forces opposed to annexation for a variety of reasons Tyler steals Polk’s thunder by acquiring Texas

6. Oregon Issue Oregon fever-Willamette Valley Missionaries instrumental in strengthing U.S. claim to the area 54 40 or fight-U.S. and Britain at odds- Columbia River 49th parallel Pacific

7. Election of 1844 Texas becomes the focal point Whigs-Henry Clay- tariffs/Internal Improvements- Bank Democrats-James K. Polk-pro-expansion- soon to be Manifest Destiny Polk wins-Tyler see this as evidence the country wants Texas- seeks a joint resolution to avoid Conscience Whigs

8. Oregon Fever Populates Oregon Oregon- immense area Diverse environment-claimed by four nations Russia retreats to 54 40 in 1825 Spain-bartered their claim away in 1819 Britain and US left- 1818-20 year joint occupation

9. Oregon cont. British claims are strong-Hudson Bay Company-esp. north of Columbia river Americans claim as strong- Robert Gray- Columbia river-lewis and clark Missionaries-stories bring attention to the area

10. A Mandate for Manifest Destiny Describe the election of 1844 Polk’s four point program Reduce tariff-Walker Tariff Independent Treasury Settle Oregon dispute Gain California

11. Misunderstandings with Mexico California real prize-Britain ‘poses’ threat 13,000 locals-Vacqueros- 1,000 foreigners San Francisco real prize 25 mil offered-Slidell’s rejection 3.5 million in unpaid claims Polk eager to resolve his 3rd point Jan. 13 1846 Taylor ordered south of Nueces

12. Misunderstandings cont. 3 months pass-no news-Polk sends a war message to Congress based on 2 reasons May 9th 1846 message is delivered, that night news is received that on April 25 1846 a clash occurred, but where? War exists despite all our efforts! Spot resolutions

13. Mastering of Mexico Refer to map p.382 4 prongs of attack- Kearny/Fremont/Taylor/Scott Fighting for Peace with Mexico- Nicholas Trist is with Scott-sent to negotiate peace treaty- give Santa Anna 10,000 to sell out his country-takes money and continues to fight

14. Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo Gain half of Mexico-Ca./NM/AZ/TX-parts of Nevada/Utah/Ok 15 million to Mx. 3.25 mil. To Texans Mexican Whigs-Conscience Whigs

15. Profits and Loss in Mx. Small War-13,000 lives lost-disease Offset? By land gains-1/3 increase-TX-larger acquisition than Louisiana Purchase Military did well-Training grounds for CW West Point- paying off Mexican relations never the same-bully to the north- Slavery issue raised anew-never to subside- SLAVOCRACY