Manifest Destiny, & Expansion Westward (copy)

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What is Manifest Destiny?

The belief that God meant for the U.S. to expand West across North America.

What years did Manifest Destiny encompass?

1845-1890.

What were the three reasons for westward expansion?

Becoming stronger with more territory, Manifest Destiny, and ways to get money.

What are three reasons why Manifest Destiny is considered harmful?

Oregon territory argument, Mexican American war, California Gold Rush and slavery.

What were the three main areas of focus during Manifest Destiny?

Oregon, Texas, and California.

Who was involved in the Louisiana Purchase, and what was its significance?

Thomas Jefferson and the French; it expanded U.S. territory.

What was the role of Lewis and Clark in the context of Manifest Destiny?

They were sent by Jefferson to explore and report on the rich and luscious lands.

What did settlers leave the East to seek?

More space, money, a new way of life, and adventure.

What path was taken to reach Oregon, and what was its significance?

The Oregon Trail; it was a route with fertile soil, and it brought a lot of people to Oregon.

How did America claim the Oregon Territory?

Through fur trade.

What was the 49th parallel, and why was it significant?

It established a border between the United States and British to prevent conflicts over Oregon.

Why did Americans want to annex Texas?

More trade and military, more money, and promote Manifest Destiny.

What triggered the conflict between Texans and Mexicans?

Texans wanted to claim Texas for themselves.

What was the Lone Star Republic?

Independent Texas.

Why was annexing Texas controversial?

It would create an uneven number of slave to free states.

Who was James K. Polk, and what was his role in Texas?

He advocated for the annexation of Texas based on Manifest Destiny.

What happened at the Alamo?

Texans were massacred, leading to the battle cry 'Remember the Alamo.'

Who led the army that defeated the Mexicans at the Battle of San Jacinto?

Stephen F. Austin.

What was the Mexican American War primarily about?

Going into war with Mexico and getting more land(Manifest Destiny).

What was the outcome of the Treaty of Guadalupe?(cnunmacwko)

Gave the U.S California, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas, Oklahoma

What was the Bear Flag Republic?

California's name when it was independent.

Why was California valuable to the U.S. after the Mexican American War?

Due to its gold and land.

What significant event occurred in California in 1848?

The California Gold Rush.

Who were the 49ers?

People who went to California during the Gold Rush in 1849.

What was the Gadsden Purchase?

The U.S. paid Mexico $10 million for a small strip of land at the Southern end of the Rocky Mountains.

How did the southern plantation owners influence westward expansion?

They needed more land for cotton cultivation.

What were some technological advances that made the West more profitable?

The steel plow and mechanical reaper.

What was the Trail of Tears?

The path the Cherokee and other natives took after their relocation