2. “Manifest Destiny” The belief that the United States had been ordained by God to spread from the Atlantic to the Pacific.  Who’s not so happy about this? The belief that the United States had been ordained by God to spread from the Atlantic to the Pacific.  Who’s not so happy about this?

3. Trails Westward

4. The Mormon “ Trek ”  Founded by Joseph Smith – killed & Mormons are persecuted in the East  Why controversial?  Brigham Young leads Mormon exodus to found Salt Lake, City Utah

5. Texas War for Independence - 1836 Remember the Alamo!

6. The Mexican War (1846-1848) Causes 1.President Polk’s desire for California 2.Expand plantation economy & Texas border 3.Texas border dispute

7. General Zachary Taylor at Palo Alto “Old Rough and Ready”

8. The Bombardment of Vera Cruz

9. General Scott Enters Mexico City “Old Fuss and Feathers”

10. The Bear Flag Republic John C. Frémont The Revolt  June 14, 1845

11. Treaty of Guadalupe- Hidalgo, 1848  Mexico gave up claims to Texas above the Rio Grande River.  Mexico gave the U. S. California and New Mexico.  U. S. gave Mexico $15,000,000 and agreed to pay the claims of American citizens against Mexico (over $3,500,000).  Mexico gave up claims to Texas above the Rio Grande River.  Mexico gave the U. S. California and New Mexico.  U. S. gave Mexico $15,000,000 and agreed to pay the claims of American citizens against Mexico (over $3,500,000).

12. The Mexican Cession

13. GOLD! At Sutter’s Mill, 1848 John A. Sutter

14. California Gold Rush, 1849 49er’s