Modified from Susan M. Pojer
Modified from Susan M. Pojer. A New Nation Looks West It wasn't long after becoming a nation that Americans desired the lands to the west A belief.
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A New Nation Looks A New Nation Looks WestWest
A New Nation Looks A New Nation Looks WestWest
It wasn't long after becoming a nation that Americans desired the lands to the west
A belief arose that became know as “The Manifest Destiny” which meant that America should extend from sea to sea
It wasn't long after becoming a nation that Americans desired the lands to the west
A belief arose that became know as “The Manifest Destiny” which meant that America should extend from sea to sea
Roots of the Manifest Roots of the Manifest Destiny…Destiny…
Jefferson's Purchase: What do we Jefferson's Purchase: What do we know?know?
Roots of the Manifest Roots of the Manifest Destiny…Destiny…
Jefferson's Purchase: What do we Jefferson's Purchase: What do we know?know?
• A myth of the West as a land of romance and adventure emerged.
““American Progress” by American Progress” by John Gast, 1872John Gast, 1872
““American Progress” by American Progress” by John Gast, 1872John Gast, 1872
Adams–Onis Adams–Onis Treaty of 1819Treaty of 1819
Adams–Onis Adams–Onis Treaty of 1819Treaty of 1819 John Quincy Adams negotiates
treaty with Spain
sets the Northern border of California with Oregon
Spain gives up claims to Oregon Country
Spain cedes Florida over to the United States
John Quincy Adams negotiates treaty with Spain
sets the Northern border of California with Oregon
Spain gives up claims to Oregon Country
Spain cedes Florida over to the United States
Texas Declaration of Texas Declaration of IndependenceIndependence
Texas Declaration of Texas Declaration of IndependenceIndependence
Key Figures in Texas Key Figures in Texas Independence,Independence, 1836 1836Key Figures in Texas Key Figures in Texas Independence,Independence, 1836 1836
Sam Houston(1793-1863)Sam Houston(1793-1863)
Steven Austin(1793-1836)
Steven Austin(1793-1836)
The Republic of The Republic of TexasTexas
The Republic of The Republic of TexasTexas
Remember the Remember the Alamo!Alamo!
Remember the Remember the Alamo!Alamo!
Davey Crockett’s Davey Crockett’s Last StandLast Stand
Davey Crockett’s Davey Crockett’s Last StandLast Stand
The Battle of the The Battle of the AlamoAlamo
The Battle of the The Battle of the AlamoAlamo
General Antonio Lpez de Santa Anna Recaptures the Alamo
General Antonio Lpez de Santa Anna Recaptures the Alamo
The Republic of Texas The Republic of Texas becomes a Statebecomes a State
The Republic of Texas The Republic of Texas becomes a Statebecomes a State
• After the Texas Revolution Texas was an independent Republic for nearly nine years
• In 1845 Texas was annexed into the United States as a slave state, yet in doing so gave up much of its land to other present day states such as New Mexico, Colorado and Wyoming
• After the Texas Revolution Texas was an independent Republic for nearly nine years
• In 1845 Texas was annexed into the United States as a slave state, yet in doing so gave up much of its land to other present day states such as New Mexico, Colorado and Wyoming
The Oregon CountryThe Oregon CountryThe Oregon CountryThe Oregon Country
Overland Immigration Overland Immigration to the Westto the West
Overland Immigration Overland Immigration to the Westto the West
Between 1840 and 1860, more than250,000 people made the trekwestward.
Between 1840 and 1860, more than250,000 people made the trekwestward.
Trails WestwardTrails WestwardTrails WestwardTrails Westward
The Oregon Dispute: The Oregon Dispute: 54’ 40º 54’ 40º or Fight!or Fight!
The Oregon Dispute: The Oregon Dispute: 54’ 40º 54’ 40º or Fight!or Fight!
By the mid-1840s,“Oregon Fever” was spurred on by the promise of free land.
By the mid-1840s,“Oregon Fever” was spurred on by the promise of free land.
The joint British- U. S. occupation ended in 1846.
The joint British- U. S. occupation ended in 1846.
The Doomed Donner The Doomed Donner PartyParty
The Doomed Donner The Doomed Donner PartyParty
April, 1846 – April, 1847
April, 1846 – April, 1847
The Doomed Donner The Doomed Donner PartyParty
The Doomed Donner The Doomed Donner PartyParty
James Reed & Wife
James Reed & Wife
Margaret Patrick John Breen Breen Breen
Margaret Patrick John Breen Breen Breen
Of the 83 members of the Donner Party, only 45 survived to get to California!
Of the 83 members of the Donner Party, only 45 survived to get to California!
CANNIBALISM ! !
CANNIBALISM ! !
The Bear Flag The Bear Flag RepublicRepublic
The Bear Flag The Bear Flag RepublicRepublic
John C. FrémontJohn C.
Frémont
The Revolt June 14, 1845
The Revolt June 14, 1845
The Mexican War The Mexican War (1846-1848)(1846-1848)
The Mexican War The Mexican War (1846-1848)(1846-1848)
General Zachary General Zachary TaylorTaylor
General Zachary General Zachary TaylorTaylor
The United States Picks a Fight
The United States Picks a Fight
The Bombardment of Vera The Bombardment of Vera CruzCruz
The Bombardment of Vera The Bombardment of Vera CruzCruz
General Scott Enters General Scott Enters Mexico CityMexico City
General Scott Enters General Scott Enters Mexico CityMexico City
“Old Fuss and Feathers”
“Old Fuss and Feathers”
Treaty of Guadalupe-Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo, 1848Hidalgo, 1848
Treaty of Guadalupe-Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo, 1848Hidalgo, 1848
Nicholas Trist,American
Negotiator
Nicholas Trist,American
Negotiator
Treaty of Guadalupe-Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo, 1848Hidalgo, 1848
Treaty of Guadalupe-Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo, 1848Hidalgo, 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).
The Treaty was basically forced on Mexico!
Results of the Results of the Mexican War?Mexican War?Results of the Results of the Mexican War?Mexican War?
1. The 17-month war cost $100,000,000 and 13,000+American lives (mostly of disease).
2. New territories were brought into the Union which forced the explosive issue of SLAVERY to the center of national politics. * Brought in 1 million sq. mi. of land (incl. TX)
3. These new territories would upset the balance of power between North and South.
4. In 1853 the U.S. pays Mexico another $10 million for land along southern portions of Arizona and New Mexico, the Gadsden Purchase
1. The 17-month war cost $100,000,000 and 13,000+American lives (mostly of disease).
2. New territories were brought into the Union which forced the explosive issue of SLAVERY to the center of national politics. * Brought in 1 million sq. mi. of land (incl. TX)
3. These new territories would upset the balance of power between North and South.
4. In 1853 the U.S. pays Mexico another $10 million for land along southern portions of Arizona and New Mexico, the Gadsden Purchase
NEW LAND !NEW LAND !NEW LAND !NEW LAND !
•The U.S. needed more room to grow
•Some western lands were offered to families at little to no cost
•Add those to the idea of Manifest Destiny where Americans believed the lands in the were rightfully theirs
•The U.S. needed more room to grow
•Some western lands were offered to families at little to no cost
•Add those to the idea of Manifest Destiny where Americans believed the lands in the were rightfully theirs
GOLD!GOLD! At Sutter’s Mill, At Sutter’s Mill, 18481848
GOLD!GOLD! At Sutter’s Mill, At Sutter’s Mill, 18481848
John A. Sutter John A. Sutter
California Gold California Gold Rush, 1849Rush, 1849
California Gold California Gold Rush, 1849Rush, 1849
49er’s49er’s
Two Views of San Two Views of San Francisco, Early 1850sFrancisco, Early 1850s
Two Views of San Two Views of San Francisco, Early 1850sFrancisco, Early 1850s
By 1860, almost 300,000people had traveled theOregon & CaliforniaTrails to the Pacificcoast.
By 1860, almost 300,000people had traveled theOregon & CaliforniaTrails to the Pacificcoast.
Territorial Growth to Territorial Growth to 18531853
Territorial Growth to Territorial Growth to 18531853
Setting the Stage for Setting the Stage for Sectionalism and WarSectionalism and WarSetting the Stage for Setting the Stage for Sectionalism and WarSectionalism and War
• Westward Expansion came at a cost for America: with each new state the issue of slavery had to be addressed before it could be admitted
• Contributed to a time of great political compromise which held off the start of Civil War until the beginning of the 1860’s
• Westward Expansion came at a cost for America: with each new state the issue of slavery had to be addressed before it could be admitted
• Contributed to a time of great political compromise which held off the start of Civil War until the beginning of the 1860’s
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