1. Manifest Destiny Many Americans believed that they were destined by God to expand westward Bell-ringer: What other reasons might attract Americans to the western frontier? DO NOT DO UNTIL MR. HARRISON TELLS YOU TO

2. Trails to the West Santa Fe Trail Groups of 100 wagons traveled west Why would they band together in large groups? Oregon Trail Proved wagons could make the trip

3. Mormons Joseph Smith murdered by anti- Mormon mob Brigham Young led the Mormons west to Utah

4. Northern Boundary U.S. peacefully settled Canadian border dispute with Great Britain 49 th parallel

5. Texas Revolution Mexico wins independence from Spain in 1821 Stephen Austin forms colony in Texas 20,000 Americans in Texas by 1830 Read Texas Revolution on p.133

6. The Alamo Anglo troops led by Lt. Colonel William Travis Goal: Protect the Alamo to prevent Mexican troops from moving north 13 day battle All 187 defenders were killed

7. The Alamo Santa Anna’s troops executed 300 rebels Sam Houston and 900 rebels move to surprise Santa Anna’s troops Killed 630 troops in 18 min. and captured Santa Anna

8. The Alamo Santa Anna released after signing Treaty of Velasco Granted independence to Texas Sam Houston elected President of the new Republic of Texas

9. War With Mexico Border disputes with Mexico about southern border lead to war See map on p. 136 U.S. Victory! Paid a total of $25 million for the territories that would create the present-day 48 states

10. Gold Rush Read about the Gold Rush in Section 3 Create a front page for a newspaper (15 pts.) What to include: Date Catchy headline Picture Article describing the Gold Rush (at least 10 sentences) 3 quotes by a miner