1. Chapter 3 – The Growth of a Young Nation 3-3 Manifest Destiny
U.S. History
Chapter 3 – The Growth of a Young Nation
3-3 Manifest Destiny

2. Manifest Destiny http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qrjg9ulR-xo

3. Manifest Destiny CA Standards:
11.3 Students analyze the role religion played in the founding of America …
Objectives:
Summarize the reasons settlers headed West.
Describe Texas settlement, struggle for independence, and annexation.
Explain the causes and consequences of the War with Mexico.
Analyze the California gold Rush.

4. Homework
Write definition of Terms & Names found on page 139 of textbook or page 41 in workbook.
Read pages
The Americans: Reconstruction to the 21st Century
Prepare for Open notebook Quiz

5. Main Idea Manifest Destiny
Through settlement and war, the United States greatly expanded its boundaries during the mid-1800’s.

6. Why It Matters Now Manifest Destiny
The actions Americans took during this period established the current borders of the 48 contiguous states.

7. Terms & Names page 130 in textbook or 39 in workbook
Manifest Destiny
Terms & Names page 130 in textbook or 39 in workbook
Manifest Destiny Santa Fe Trail
Oregon Trail James K. Polk
Republic of California Stephen F. Austin
Texas Revolution Treaty of Guadalupe
The Alamo Hidalgo
Sam Houston

8. Notes: 3-3 Guided Reading
Manifest Destiny
Read Pages 39 & 40
Reading Study Guide

9. Notes: 3-3 Guided Reading
1. Give two reasons why Americans moved west
Overall Americans believed in Manifest Destiny – God wanted the United States to expand across the continent. More specifically, people went west to get cheap land and make their fortune. The Mormons moved west to escape religious persecution.

10. Notes: 3-3 Guided Reading
2. Name three conflicts between Anglo settlers and Mexico.
Anglo settlers in Texas spoke English instead of Spanish.
Anglos tended to be Protestant instead of Catholic.
Many settlers brought their slaves with them. Mexico had outlawed slavery in 1829.

11. Notes: 3-3 Guided Reading
3. Identify two states that became part of the United States as a result of the Mexican War.
New Mexico
California

12. Notes: 3-3 Guided Reading
4. How did the Gold Rush affect California?
The Gold Rush brought thousands of people to California and spurred the development of farming, manufacturing, shipping, and banking.

13. Be prepared for open notebook quiz