1. By: Ben, Cynthia, Margaux, Michaela, and Rahul
Manifest Destiny II
By: Ben, Cynthia, Margaux, Michaela, and Rahul

2. The Mexican-American War
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3. The Events that Led to Battle
President James K. Polk, elected in 1844, pushed for annexation of Texas
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Polk sent politician John Slidell to Mexico in 1845 to solve the border dispute, but Mexico refused to see Slidell
1846, Polk sent General Zachary Taylor to the border
Taylor and his men were attacked by Mexican troops
Polk used this as an excuse to declare war on Mexico
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4. The War Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo signed (war officially ends)
February 2, 1848
U.S. declares war on Mexico
May 13, 1846
Battle of Veracruz
March, 1847
Battle of Monterrey
September 20–25, 1846
August, 1846
Mexico welcomes back Santa Anna
Gen. Kearny advances to Santa Fe
Battle of Buena Vista
February 23, 1847
Mexico City falls
(unofficial end of war)
September 14, 1847
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5. The Mexican Cession RR

6. The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Ended the Mexican American War
US Dictated the terms of the settlement
Nicholas P. Trist negotiated on behalf of America
After treaty was signed, there was opposition to ratify
President Polk eventually approved the treaty RR

7. The Aftermath Cost the US $15 Million for the land
Land included California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and parts of Colorado and New Mexico
The Treaty left the Mexicans in anger RR

8. The Gadsden Purchase
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9. Important People -Antonio de Santa Anna -William Marcy -James Gadsden
-Franklin Pierce
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10. What was it? -Agreement between U.S. and Mexico
-Transcontinental Railroad needed southern routes
-Fighting over Mesilla Valley
-Original treaty for more land and money
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11. Alaska And The Midway Islands 1867
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12. The Alaska Purchase - 1867 William H. Seward - Secretary of State
Firm believer in Manifest Destiny
March 30, 1867 Alaska was purchased from Russia
$7.2 Million
Treaty with Russia (Eduard de Stoeckl)
Granted statehood in 1959
“Seward’s Icebox”
Benefits:
- Ended Russian Influence - Access to Northern Pacific Ocean
- Increased the size of the U.S. by 20%
Fun Fact: Alaska wasn’t given it’s name until after the purchase.
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13. Annexation of the Midway Islands - 1867
Midway Islands discovered in 1859
Annexed By the U.S in 1867
Seward’s Goal:
Expansion in the pacific to support trade with the East
-Build a greater defense on the West - Coast
Fun Fact: The Midway Islands land area is only 2.4 square miles long!
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14. The California Gold Rush 1848 - 1855

15. The Journey January 24, 1848 - Gold is discovered by James W. Marshall
First arrivals - the West Coast and the Hawaiian Islands
Next - the Eastern states; from Maine to Mississippi and from Wisconsin to Florida
Then, the world!
Mexico, Chile, Australia, and many regions of Europe
China, specifically those from the province Guangdong
Forty Niners - those who left their homes in search for gold
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16. Life in California Mining Companies Shortage of Women Placer Mining
groups of people who shared both mining work and domestic duties
lived and worked in groups of 3-4
Shortage of Women
mining counties were 97% male
men struggled adjusting to domestic duty
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mining stream bed deposits using panning method
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17. The Impact Economic Social Geographic
harvested $300 million worth of gold
Miners generated new markets for goods and services
Entrepreneurs introduced capital enterprise into mining
San Francisco was transformed into a cosmopolitan city
Social
Native American prejudice and torture
Geographic
ravaged lakes and streams
forgotten and abandoned campsites MB

18. Image Citations M.B. http://d1jrw5jterzxwu.cloudfront.net
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